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the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger
the reports of a serial killer on the loose struck terror into our hearts
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Recent Examples of terror
In his 2017 debut novel, American War, the conditions of terror and instability that define many of the places scarred by Western intervention are grafted onto an imagined future United States.
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Hazlitt, 27 Feb. 2025
She’s become obsessed with the threat of Islamic terror and her own quest for revenge.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
The three of them set sail for Shanghai, grateful to have escaped the Nazis’ regime of terror.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
The revelation is the latest tragic twist for the Bibas family, who have become among the most recognizable victims of the October 7 terror attacks, with confirmation of their deaths triggering an outpouring of grief in Israel.
—Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Hazlitt, 27 Feb. 2025
She’s become obsessed with the threat of Islamic terror and her own quest for revenge.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
The three of them set sail for Shanghai, grateful to have escaped the Nazis’ regime of terror.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
The revelation is the latest tragic twist for the Bibas family, who have become among the most recognizable victims of the October 7 terror attacks, with confirmation of their deaths triggering an outpouring of grief in Israel.
—Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terror
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The temple is famous for its towering gopurams (gateway towers), each covered in a riot of colors and adorned with intricate sculptures of deities, demons, and mythical creatures from Hindu mythology.—
Shalbha Sarda,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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Here, Hausmann-Stokes talks to Deadline about his upbringing, confronting personal demons, uncovering nuanced and engaging Veteran stories.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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The bottom line: Before the latest wave of volatility and emergence of recession fears, America's most important corporate decision-makers were becoming more wary of the growth outlook.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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The country passed a law last month banning foreign political donations over fears about potential interference in this week’s vote.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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And that’s just a small sample of the torment unleashed upon poor Jay!—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Watch Trailer For New Luigi Mangione Doc His experiment was an indisputable failure: in spite of his upbringing as a girl, Brenda always felt like a boy and endured a childhood of torment.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2025
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Qigong also was found helpful in treating arthritis, depression and anxiety, and hypertension in a May 2022 study published in the Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research.—
Melanie Radzicki McManus,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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In the film, Shear stars as Sam, a once-promising law student whose anxiety has slowly chipped away at his confidence in all areas of his life.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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Uncertainty is scary, but fear, panic and worry add insult to injury—another layer of stress.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Amid federal workforce layoffs and concerns about the economic impact of his trade policies—which have already sparked panic in the U.S. stock market—several CEOs have voiced doubts about the president's agenda.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Over the past few weeks, my family has watched with dread as the Trump administration has closed the borders of the United States to asylum seekers and refugees just like in World War II.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2025
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For many, there's a feeling of dread associated with software updates to your favorite gadget.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Terror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terror. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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