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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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Recent Examples of menacing
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Monster High teamed up with Netflix’s Squid Game to design a sweetly menacing doll inspired by Young-hee—the iconic robot who sent chills down our spines during the premiere episode.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article Loading your audio article A menacing Queens bus rider convicted of shooting a rookie NYPD cop after an altercation with a fellow passenger was sentenced to at least 39 years in prison on Monday as a courtroom filled with angry cops looked on.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024
The sea has never looked so menacing, and the deeper Moana and company head into the its uncharted territory, the more threatening the environment becomes.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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The game looked absolutely gorgeous in the cinematic shown off during the awards, and Ciri looked suitably menacing and powerful in her Witcher garb.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Monster High teamed up with Netflix’s Squid Game to design a sweetly menacing doll inspired by Young-hee—the iconic robot who sent chills down our spines during the premiere episode.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article Loading your audio article A menacing Queens bus rider convicted of shooting a rookie NYPD cop after an altercation with a fellow passenger was sentenced to at least 39 years in prison on Monday as a courtroom filled with angry cops looked on.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024
The sea has never looked so menacing, and the deeper Moana and company head into the its uncharted territory, the more threatening the environment becomes.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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That’s an ominous sign for higher education leaders, who now must prepare to address a slow, continuing slide in high-school seniors, who make up the bulk of their entering students every year.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rolling with the sound of Slo-Be Bryant 3, one of the great West Coast tapes of the 2020s, Slo-Be’s steely, ominous murmurs give his sentimental gangster rap the air of sorcery.Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
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Road conditions could also be dangerous in the region.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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From Jack Harris: The New York Mets added Juan Soto, but the Dodgers’ lineup remains deeper and more dangerous.Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Ferguson’s mother slammed the NYPD for using excessive force in killing her son and endangering the little girl.Gardiner Anderson, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Ongoing attacks have crippled Gaza's water and sanitation systems, depriving children of safe water and endangering their health.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The pair had developed close ties with Algeria, Morocco's aggressive neighbor to its east, potentially threatening the nearby Strait of Gibraltar.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, in a request for a restraining order, Hardman was accused of threatening someone’s life.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The film reveals how a young Putin gains control of the various Russian bureaucracies through sinister manipulation, cutting off the internet and other media when necessary.Peter Bart, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2024
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The Fungus Seduces Male Flies To Spread Faster Beyond its ability to manipulate living flies, E. muscae wields another sinister tool in its arsenal: turning the corpses of its victims into irresistible traps for healthy male flies.Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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Winds and hazardous Roads The northern Rockies and High Plains, including Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, and Iowa, have already seen powerful winds on Thursday, posing a serious risk to drivers.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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According to a hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service in Wilmington, light snow, or a snow and rain mix, is likely to hit Greater Cincinnati on Friday.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2024
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The harrowing true-life tale follows Glass on a perilous fur-trading expedition in the 1820s.Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Burnout and Algorithmic Bosses Such upbeat framings of the creator economy belie the perilous realities of work in this field.Brooke Erin Duffy, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Market timing is a risky game and often a fool’s errand.Ron Insana, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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The riskier side of X operates in the vein of Backpage.com, where creators use the app to promote their work, engage with fans, and find gigs.Jason Parham, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Menacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menacing. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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