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
Brazil are both reigning and leading champions with eight continental titles under their belt and the highest player representation in the NWSL with five. 2022 runners-up Colombia are expected to pose a threat, while Venezuela continue to ascend.
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Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Evacuation information from Cal Fire Evacuation Orders Immediate threat to life.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
The threat of tariffs have also failed to convince Apple to bring iPhone manufacturing to the United States, Hollywood to make more movies in Los Angeles, or US automakers to close their Canadian and Mexican factories.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
For residents in the New York tristate area, the threat is particularly severe.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 7 July 2025
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Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Evacuation information from Cal Fire Evacuation Orders Immediate threat to life.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
The threat of tariffs have also failed to convince Apple to bring iPhone manufacturing to the United States, Hollywood to make more movies in Los Angeles, or US automakers to close their Canadian and Mexican factories.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
For residents in the New York tristate area, the threat is particularly severe.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for threat
Noun
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In Mamdani’s case, religion and ideology were often conflated to create a dual narrative of threat—where being Muslim and socialist were seen as mutually reinforcing dangers.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Recent flash flooding in Texas, New Mexico and North Carolina is highlighting the extreme dangers that these raging torrents of water can bring to communities in a matter of minutes.—
July 9,
CBS News,
9 July 2025
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As Southeast Asian foreign ministers met in Kuala Lumpur on July 10-11, U.S tariff issues hovered over them like a menace.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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Honesty Before 2025 Season Vikings Linked to Major Roster Move Ahead of Training Camp During his career, Moss was an absolute menace to opposing defenses.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Flexible working at risk Synthesia’s Voica warned that workers who take advantage of flexible working policies risk painting other engineers in a bad light, and could have these benefits taken away.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
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The hurdles at these valuation levels are higher, but optimism about future corporate earnings has improved as economic downside risks have receded.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The incident serves as a stark warning to visitors about the perils of venturing into remote Australian regions without proper preparation or safety equipment.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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There is one very powerful, very important advertising job open right now, and the company is looking for someone with ad chops and an understanding of the perils and opportunities of AI.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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“Threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threat. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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