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something that may cause injury or harm
terrorism is a threat to the safety of people everywhere
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Recent Examples of threats
The ability for existing infrastructure, like long-range security cameras, to not only secure evidence of potential threats, but also define and categorize them is key to automating security operations.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Kleinstreuer, who subsequently received harassing messages and death threats online, has required security protection.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The strikes have drawn criticism from Democrats on the legality of using deadly force on targets that don't pose immediate threats.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Many of them are desperately struggling to protect their homes – for some, their only source of wealth – in the face of exploding rents and threats of eviction.
—Cassie Powell, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
But there are many other threats out there, like the evil wizard Vilgefortz (Mahesh Jadu) who attacks Yennefer’s forces in the climactic Battle of Montecalvo.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Big Deal For the third annual Cyber 60 list released this week, Fortune, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and AWS take a look at the most innovative cybersecurity startups creating the tools to meet threats head-on and keep businesses safe.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
With increasing space traffic from various nations and private companies, keeping tabs on potential collisions and threats becomes crucial.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
There's going to be additional threats to public safety.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Kleinstreuer, who subsequently received harassing messages and death threats online, has required security protection.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The strikes have drawn criticism from Democrats on the legality of using deadly force on targets that don't pose immediate threats.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Many of them are desperately struggling to protect their homes – for some, their only source of wealth – in the face of exploding rents and threats of eviction.
—Cassie Powell, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
But there are many other threats out there, like the evil wizard Vilgefortz (Mahesh Jadu) who attacks Yennefer’s forces in the climactic Battle of Montecalvo.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Big Deal For the third annual Cyber 60 list released this week, Fortune, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and AWS take a look at the most innovative cybersecurity startups creating the tools to meet threats head-on and keep businesses safe.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
With increasing space traffic from various nations and private companies, keeping tabs on potential collisions and threats becomes crucial.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
There's going to be additional threats to public safety.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threats
Noun
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Of course, a good number of researchers and critics have warned of the dangers of using AI in these consequential domains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Under the initiative, if there are concerns that a young person might be interacting with knives, the police will work with local services to discuss the dangers of knives with that young person.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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And the answer to the various risks and harms of AI is public control of AI objectives through democratic means.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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But with stocks trading at historically expensive levels, there are risks abound.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps the most familiar trope of Scooby-Doo stories is the resolution, where our investigators unmask the human villains who are menaces dressed as monsters.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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These phantom menaces don’t seem to bother Todd at all, though Indy is understandably upset by them.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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The most famous of these works, Doctor Faustus, is about the glories and perils of eccentric genius.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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Simmons’ protracted nonpayment also reflects the logistical perils and broader challenges for anyone navigating the legal process.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Threats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threats. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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