as in terror
the use of violent acts to frighten the people in an area as a way of trying to achieve a political goal
They have been arrested for acts of terrorism. international terrorism the fight against terrorism
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Recent Examples of terrorism
At talks in Antalya, Turkey, alliance Secretary General Mark Rutte said that more investment and military equipment are needed to deal with the threat posed by Russia and terrorism, but also by China, which has become the focus of U.S. concern.
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Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Syria has been designated a state sponsor of terrorism by the U.S. government since 1979.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 13 May 2025
Here’s what California law says: What is domestic terrorism?
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
The top issues are strengthening the economy (75%), reducing health care costs (60%), defending against terrorism (59%), reducing the influence of money in politics (59%), and making Medicare financially sound (58%).
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Syria has been designated a state sponsor of terrorism by the U.S. government since 1979.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 13 May 2025
Here’s what California law says: What is domestic terrorism?
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
The top issues are strengthening the economy (75%), reducing health care costs (60%), defending against terrorism (59%), reducing the influence of money in politics (59%), and making Medicare financially sound (58%).
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrorism
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If that’s true, then the rate of growth of AI startups should be striking terror into corporate board rooms around the world.—
Andrew Binns,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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How long did that transition from joy to terror take?—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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The death of Marquez – a public figure with more than 100,000 Instagram followers – has sent shockwaves through a country that has long struggled with high levels of both homicide and violence against women.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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The Left tends to think of violence as due to bad socio-economic conditions, which leads desperate people to resort to crime and violence in order to feed their families.—
Jens Ludwig,
Time,
15 May 2025
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“Terrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrorism. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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