as in dangers
something that may cause injury or harm
terrorism is a threat to the safety of people everywhere
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Recent Examples of threats
The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is now making ominous threats to Cuba.
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Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Trump has issued direct threats against each regime, intensifying the pressure on Tehran and Caracas alike.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
Based on the evidence seized and analyzed, authorities do not believe there are any ongoing public safety threats associated with the shootings.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Today, January 6, 2026, The Fort Worth Police Department became aware of a video circulating on social media that contained threats directed toward the general public within our city.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
In a separate statement, Israel’s Prime Minister’s office emphasized the need to ensure the security of its citizens, prevent threats along its borders, promote regional stability and advance economic cooperation for the benefit of both countries.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
And that has left Congress more susceptible to shutdown threats.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Ironically, the true long-term threats to human freedom come from authoritarian states such as North Korea, Russia and China.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, Packers quarterback Jordan Love will go into the game without one of his top receiving threats, who came into the game with a questionable tag.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threats
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The congresswoman’s statement recognized the tension between satisfaction over Maduro’s removal and concern for the dangers ahead.—
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Below, Hoozeer and Böhm talk to Deadline about the emotional vulnerabilities and dangers of war.—
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Proper humidifier placement protects your home and health by preventing mold, moisture damage, and safety risks.—
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The risks inherent in the LBO structure are exacerbated by the amount of debt PSKY must incur, its current financial position and future prospects, as well as the lengthy period to close the transaction – which PSKY itself estimates to be 12-18 months following signing.—
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His job is to help fight these teeny-tiny menaces.—
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Perhaps the most familiar trope of Scooby-Doo stories is the resolution, where our investigators unmask the human villains who are menaces dressed as monsters.—
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The increasing perils faced by mediators, coupled with the complexity of contemporary conflicts, demand that states and multilateral institutions must pool their experience, capacity and resources more effectively.—
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So what are some ways parents can safeguard their young boys from any potential perils?—
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“Threats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threats. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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