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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
Autonomous task forces of drones could be assigned to defend against specific threats — Russian subs sneaking into the Atlantic Ocean, say, or a possible amphibious landing on Taiwan.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
What’s more, Rick can’t get through to Danny, because the pop star’s brash and aggressive manager (Jack Reynor) refuses to put Rick through, and responds to his claims with threats.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
The union has a demonstrable track record of following through on its threats to strike.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Oman has reportedly been in talks with Iran about charging vessels transiting the Hormuz Strait, the vital global oil-shipping route that has been largely blocked by Iranian threats since the war began.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 29 May 2026
But some menacing messages – such as death threats – can demand the attention of the courts.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
As recently as January, the DOJ has insisted that ICE officers are facing an 8,000 percent increase in death threats.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Defending against cyber threats requires more than technical skill.
—Tarika Barrett, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Americans are largely unaware of these threats precisely because when the system works, they are contained quickly.
—Stephanie Psaki, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Editorial, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
What’s more, Rick can’t get through to Danny, because the pop star’s brash and aggressive manager (Jack Reynor) refuses to put Rick through, and responds to his claims with threats.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
The union has a demonstrable track record of following through on its threats to strike.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Oman has reportedly been in talks with Iran about charging vessels transiting the Hormuz Strait, the vital global oil-shipping route that has been largely blocked by Iranian threats since the war began.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 29 May 2026
But some menacing messages – such as death threats – can demand the attention of the courts.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
As recently as January, the DOJ has insisted that ICE officers are facing an 8,000 percent increase in death threats.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Defending against cyber threats requires more than technical skill.
—Tarika Barrett, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Americans are largely unaware of these threats precisely because when the system works, they are contained quickly.
—Stephanie Psaki, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threats
Noun
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The animal pads beside her, companion and protector, its golden eyes scanning the landscape around them for predators or potential dangers, as it has been trained to do.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The book circles political concerns that remain relevant today, including empire, caste prejudice, and the dangers of despotism and corruption.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Beijing is widely seen to be wary of that program, which has traditionally heightened American focus on the region and risks instability that could impact China, which shares a border with North Korea.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Democrats have been even more forceful, arguing the appointment risks politicizing intelligence operations.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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Our roads are concussion- and whiplash-inducing menaces.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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But the ability to beat back our more routine pathological menaces is a good indicator of the country’s ability to take on bigger, more virulent threats.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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The National Opera took a different approach and left the Center, but that has presented its own perils.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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The blueprint for our contemporary understanding of fame and its perils, and one of the most evident and undeniable archetypes of beauty—just ask Kim Kardashian.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
1 June 2026
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“Threats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threats. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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