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Recent Examples of wiretapping
Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
So prosecutors are being forced to try other methods to establish who fired the gun, including phone tracing, interviews and wiretapping.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 22 Feb. 2026
Past disputes have included Australian intelligence wiretapping accusations involving Indonesia's former president, the execution of Australian drug smugglers and tensions over people smuggling.
—Niniek Karmini, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
The New York Times withheld some details in advance about the US Bay of Pigs invasion, and for months delayed a story on national security administration warrantless wiretapping during the Bush administration after White House officials said the story’s publication would endanger American lives.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
In the decades since, multiple presidents have relied on that congressional mandate to justify a grab bag of military counterterrorism activities, including the detention of people who had not been convicted of a crime at Guantanamo Bay and the secret wiretapping of Americans.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
So prosecutors are being forced to try other methods to establish who fired the gun, including phone tracing, interviews and wiretapping.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 22 Feb. 2026
Past disputes have included Australian intelligence wiretapping accusations involving Indonesia's former president, the execution of Australian drug smugglers and tensions over people smuggling.
—Niniek Karmini, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
The New York Times withheld some details in advance about the US Bay of Pigs invasion, and for months delayed a story on national security administration warrantless wiretapping during the Bush administration after White House officials said the story’s publication would endanger American lives.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiretapping
Noun
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Anadolu via Getty Images Apple users are starting to receive their share of a $95 million cash payout to settle a class action case alleging Siri eavesdropping.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Only a few other animals, like parrots and apes, have demonstrated a knack for this kind of eavesdropping.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Instead, Correa recommended adding concealer, such as YSL's Touche Éclat, which has an illuminating effect, to the upper and inner corners of the eye and the upper sides of the nose, then gently tapping the product into the skin with either your clean fingertips or a small makeup brush.—
Caroline Shannon Karasik,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Bethune said while tapping strategic oil reserves may help mitigate the demand pinch, easing sanctions on Russian oil will have little impact on world oil prices.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Large defense installations, energy grids, transportation networks, and industrial complexes often span vast geographic areas, making constant surveillance difficult.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Southern California defense tech darling Anduril Industries has struck a deal to buy Orange County space surveillance firm ExoAnalytic Solutions.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And also, Bill has to be home and also not bugging me.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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Clara could hear Dune’s sister, Fern, in the background bugging Dune to resume their chess game.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The humanoid stands about 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs roughly 175–180 pounds (79–82 kilograms), and is intended for tasks such as reconnaissance, bomb disposal, and other high-risk ground operations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Each destroyer carries two MH-60 Seahawk helicopters that can be used for aerial reconnaissance and can also carry a pod used for minesweeping.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Two spying buses passed me and took pictures of my car, resulting in my receiving two citations costing me $100.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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But there is little doubt, officials and experts say, that spying efforts are intensifying as the world’s two dominant superpowers, the United States and China, battle for superiority across economic, technological, military and ideological fronts.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Astronomers have confirmed the presence of a new exoplanet discovered in observations from Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Her work consistently comes from a genuine place — rooted in personal insight, emotion, and thoughtful observation — giving it a sense of honesty that is both rare and powerful.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Capability allows autonomous systems to perform multiple tasks This capability allows autonomous systems to perform tasks such as locating hostile radar emissions, monitoring communications, and supporting electronic countermeasures.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Department of Streets and Sanitation said crews will be out through Monday morning, monitoring arterial streets, DuSable Lake Shore Drive, bridges, and overpasses to keep roads clear for emergency vehicles, public transportation, and other travelers.—
Albert Ramon,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Wiretapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiretapping. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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