as in danger
something that may cause injury or harm
terrorism is a threat to the safety of people everywhere
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Recent Examples of threat
Many of our public health systems today are reactive, underfunded, and siloed—built for a world with linear threats and a stable climate.
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The move was followed by Trump’s threats to expand his law enforcement push to other cities led by Democrats, including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Baltimore, and Oakland.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2025
Prior to his legal threats against Apple, Musk had celebrated Grok surpassing Google as the fifth top free app on the App Store.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
Beyond that, Erin may be pushed into a turn to the north — but where and when that happens will determine its threat to Florida or other parts of the eastern seaboard.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The move was followed by Trump’s threats to expand his law enforcement push to other cities led by Democrats, including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Baltimore, and Oakland.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2025
Prior to his legal threats against Apple, Musk had celebrated Grok surpassing Google as the fifth top free app on the App Store.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
Beyond that, Erin may be pushed into a turn to the north — but where and when that happens will determine its threat to Florida or other parts of the eastern seaboard.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for threat
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The real danger is the undermining of one of the last great advantages the United States had over many of its competitors: policy stability.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Removing and dismantling someone’s RV takes away their shelter from wind, rain and the dangers of the street, as well as their ability to store water and cook food.—
Sean Geary,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Horton had been a menace to opposing hitters the last six weeks.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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Except the menace behind all of the exchanges involving a slow death by a thousand executive-order cuts, or how surveillance and harassment is a daily occurrence, or the manner of doublespeak used to tarnish them as both journalists and citizens, is ever-present.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 Aug. 2025
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The study also found that swapping potatoes for whole grains lowered diabetes risk even more.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Of course, there are perils with such massive illusions.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
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Beyond 2025: The Looming Structural Shift The greater peril lies beyond the immediate enrollment cliff.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threat. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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