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
Police said the perpetrator was acting alone and there wasn’t any threat to the greater community.
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Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
That closeness is a testament to the skills of case officers, especially considering that spies regularly engage and build rapport with individuals who pose threats to American safety—criminals, terrorists, diplomats from the world’s most odious regimes.
—Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Six decades later, the dam became the newest threat to their home.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
In an interview Monday with Doug McKain of Dodgers Nation, Jon Morosi of MLB Network said the biggest threat to sign Hernández might be yet another runner-up in the Soto sweepstakes: The Boston Red Sox.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
That closeness is a testament to the skills of case officers, especially considering that spies regularly engage and build rapport with individuals who pose threats to American safety—criminals, terrorists, diplomats from the world’s most odious regimes.
—Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Six decades later, the dam became the newest threat to their home.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
In an interview Monday with Doug McKain of Dodgers Nation, Jon Morosi of MLB Network said the biggest threat to sign Hernández might be yet another runner-up in the Soto sweepstakes: The Boston Red Sox.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for threat
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Read More: Time 100 AI: Francesca Mani Activists will seek legislative action related to other AI harms, including the vulnerability of consumer data and the dangers of companion chatbots causing self-harm.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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That should help other masters athletes be a little less paranoid about the dangers of an occasional training break.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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Its people and institutions have mounted a committed response to the drug menace through education, treatment programs and the dogged work of the city’s police force.Michelle Weber, Longreads, 6 Dec. 2024
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Scientists know now that the stealthy menace originated in east Asia and was probably spread inadvertently by people to every continent except Antarctica.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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The Weather Prediction Center said in its Thursday afternoon forecast that there is a moderate risk of a swath of the Upper Midwest from northern North Dakota to eastern Wisconsin seeing more than six inches of snowfall.James Powel, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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People who work with cattle and poultry on affected farms have a greater risk of infection, and are thus advised to monitor any possible symptoms of infection.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Now, some of the governor’s signature health initiatives, which could shape his profile on the national stage, are in peril as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.Angela Hart, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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An adjacent boat had already capsized, and others were in peril.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threat. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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