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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
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
In a separate case filed in March, he is charged with menacing by stalking and violating a protection order.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
The beauty of Williams' game is in showing us that, despite their menacing presence, there's still a reward waiting upstream for those willing to keep swimming.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
As the threat escalates, the townspeople band together to protect their beloved town from the menacing predator.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
In the wacky trailer posted Wednesday, the show previewed a menacing, if not darkly funny season.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
In a separate case filed in March, he is charged with menacing by stalking and violating a protection order.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
The beauty of Williams' game is in showing us that, despite their menacing presence, there's still a reward waiting upstream for those willing to keep swimming.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
As the threat escalates, the townspeople band together to protect their beloved town from the menacing predator.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for menacing
Adjective
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The fall in the dollar and rise in bond yields that went with it have been truly ominous.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Prioritising one competition in favour of another is a dangerous game to play in any case when the stakes are so high.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The most immediate context for this comment is presumably both the backlash to Hogwarts Legacy and the ongoing backlash over Rowling’s views writ large regarding trans women being dangerous predators.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
18 Apr. 2025
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Officers are rarely — if ever — punished for hitting or endangering bystanders.—
Shelby Grad,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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Still others chase a motorbike onto the sidewalk, endangering nearby pedestrians.—
Eric Umansky,
ProPublica,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Richard curses again, threatening Blum.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Palisades fire has garnered headlines, but the Hurst and Eaton fires have also been threatening very populated areas.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Thorne starred in the film as a young woman who discovers her father has been killed after returning to her small hometown, while Rourke, 72, starred as a sinister sheriff.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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As digitally dropped threats from an unknown predator grow increasingly sinister during the protagonist’s big date at a Chicago restaurant, the messages blast across the big screen in huge letters, or plaster an entire wall of the ladies’ restroom.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Specialized drivers transporting hazardous materials or oversized loads can earn $75,750–$118,600 per year, while owner-operators may make $85,000–$100,000, excluding maintenance expenses.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Authorities raised the alert level, warning of the potential for further hazardous volcanic activity.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Correspondent Jo Ling Kent looks back on a perilous week for companies and consumers trying to plan ahead.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their perilous contact with foreign cultures reveals inner sins and weaknesses.—
Armond White,
National Review,
9 Apr. 2025
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Relying on one job is risky, so explore side gigs, driving for rideshare apps, tutoring online, or selling a skill on platforms like Upwork.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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To dig down into the data, though, some parts of your flight are riskier than others — read more here.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Menacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menacing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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