as in danger
something that may cause injury or harm
terrorism is a threat to the safety of people everywhere
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Recent Examples of threat
Rather, the threats and the harassment are attacks on our democracy—on our system of government.
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Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
But those threats were beaten back in the last few years of war, and twice last year, Israel got practice rounds bombing Iran following Iranian missile fire.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 25 June 2025
Given the humiliation Israel has already imposed, and the threat of regime-toppling force, Tehran may dial back its antagonism.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
The warning is in effect until 5:30 p.m. What to do as threat of lightning approaches?
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
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Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
But those threats were beaten back in the last few years of war, and twice last year, Israel got practice rounds bombing Iran following Iranian missile fire.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 25 June 2025
Given the humiliation Israel has already imposed, and the threat of regime-toppling force, Tehran may dial back its antagonism.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
The warning is in effect until 5:30 p.m. What to do as threat of lightning approaches?
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for threat
Noun
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The real danger here isn’t that LLaMA can write a Silverman-style joke.—
Aron Solomon
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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This temperature range is considered the danger zone.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
Noun
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McCallany has a certain tough-guy menace as Harlan, but Jake Weary’s mopey son Cane isn’t a compelling enough character to lead a show.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
19 June 2025
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The Oscar-winning actor has embodied pure menace more than once throughout his decades-long career, with roles ranging from the iconic vampire of Bram Stoker's Dracula to the peacock warlord, Lord Shen, in Kung Fu Panda 2.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Because all of the major waves of selling in the wake of some incident of uncertainty were caused by momentary risk that did not ultimately threaten stocks, or the banking system — or, ultimately, the economy.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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If a child is experiencing an acute mental health crisis such as suicidal ideation or self-harm, Miller says most states allow the parent to act alone, especially if delaying poses a safety risk.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Already, the security of tens of thousands of Americans in the Middle East is already in peril.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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Georgia's law has led to stories of women in medical peril as doctors try to follow the letter of the law and deliver critical care.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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“Threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threat. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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