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as in ominous
being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come
warns that the emergence of new viruses is one of the most menacing developments we face
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as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
fears that the unemployment rate may be reaching menacing proportions
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as in endangering
to place in danger
menaced the children by leaving them in the car unattended
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as in threatening
to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on
stockpiles of nuclear weapons that continue to menace the inhabitants of this planet
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John Paul Brammer, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024
For years, Maggie has been plagued with strange dreams about a little girl, a menacing man, and a swirling blue vortex of smoke and fire.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
Alberto Mota, 42, took a plea deal in August, pleading guilty to vehicular assault, two counts of felony menacing, child abuse and four counts of reckless endangerment, according to court records.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
On Scrutiny, Stevenson sang in low, menacing, and obscured tones; today, her vocals soar above the instrumentation.
—Juan Velasquez, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
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My personal favorites are the flatly menacing ones.
—John Paul Brammer, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024
For years, Maggie has been plagued with strange dreams about a little girl, a menacing man, and a swirling blue vortex of smoke and fire.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
Alberto Mota, 42, took a plea deal in August, pleading guilty to vehicular assault, two counts of felony menacing, child abuse and four counts of reckless endangerment, according to court records.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
On Scrutiny, Stevenson sang in low, menacing, and obscured tones; today, her vocals soar above the instrumentation.
—Juan Velasquez, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, across social media on Wednesday, people were hoping — praying, even — that these ominous, panic-inducing spam messages might finally end, posting pictures of thoughtful politicians, or even excited Oprahs, to illustrate the point.David Mack, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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The second silence, however, lasted much longer — serving as the only ominous moment at Chavez Ravine over two otherwise rollicking, victorious Fall Classic nights.Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for comment regarding some advocates’ concerns that a second Trump term would be dangerous for transgender Americans.Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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No illnesses have been reported so far, however, Listeria infections can be dangerous, particularly for older people, young kids, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant people.Julia Landwehr, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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In House of Leaves, Danielewski’s unconventional typographical choices (words transfigure into different shapes across the pages) captures the sinister proportions of the house.G Kirilloff, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Halloween in Riverdale is full of sinister happenings, from the videotapes of home exteriors that are showing up all over town to the teens playing dress-up as the city's most notorious serial killers.Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Severe thunderstorms were part of the hazardous weather advisory, too, that kicked off the week, with residents advised also to prepare for an elevated risk of tornadoes, flash floods and significant winds.Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The concern is not that the Ukrainian military would do something hazardous with loose nukes.William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Clay and Sissel are both charged with making threatening communications.Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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The statement did not specify what the threatening graffiti said.Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
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The young boy embarks on a perilous journey deep into the mountains to confront the spirit and prevent the destruction of his village.Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a city dotted with rubble and flames, the journey home is perilous.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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Garcia, from the advocacy network in El Paso, said U.S. border policies meant to deter crossings by diverting immigration flows to risky areas have done little to stop people from trying to cross.Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Since then, filing has become riskier, more onerous, and more expensive.Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
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Tesla has staked its financial future on a pivot to autonomous robotaxis, a risky pursuit facing serious regulatory hurdles.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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James told jurors Velazquez-Diaz wanted a serious relationship with Lorenzo-Olivera, but they were broken up at the time.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Menacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menacing. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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