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the use of violent acts to frighten the people in an area as a way of trying to achieve a political goal
They have been arrested for acts of terrorism. international terrorism the fight against terrorism
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Recent Examples of terrorism
Hoffman is a renowned American political analyst specializing in terrorism and insurgency for nearly five decades.
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Mathew Miranda
updated March 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The shooting is being investigated as terrorism; the university canceled classes through Friday to provide counseling and support to the affected community.
—Jonathan Mattise, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The trial began in August 2025 in a military court, as is customary for terrorism charges, and took place behind closed doors, with authorities citing security concerns.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Investigators were still trying to determine a motive for that attack, one of which would be an act of terrorism, authorities said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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Mathew Miranda
updated March 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The shooting is being investigated as terrorism; the university canceled classes through Friday to provide counseling and support to the affected community.
—Jonathan Mattise, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The trial began in August 2025 in a military court, as is customary for terrorism charges, and took place behind closed doors, with authorities citing security concerns.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Investigators were still trying to determine a motive for that attack, one of which would be an act of terrorism, authorities said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrorism
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Her taste for wicked, wildly inventive terror continues to make the increasingly beloved festival’s bite-sized offerings one of its most reliable highlights.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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Kayumi meanwhile allegedly told investigators he was affiliated with ISIS and watched the terror group’s propaganda on his phone.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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But the new revelations of physical violence make Redzepi’s prior gestures toward amends-making feel like a lie.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Political risk insurance is a type of coverage intended to protect firms against financial losses caused by unstable political conditions, government actions, or violence.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Following the attack in Rotterdam, Jetten had condemned any act of violence or intimidation against the Jewish community or any other religious minority.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The abuse allegations include shaming, intimidation, and threats of blacklisting and even deportation.—
Shindy Chen
March 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Terrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrorism. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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