as in pirating
the act or pursuit of robbing ships at sea
many countries have harsh penalties for piracy now
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Recent Examples of piracy
Many boats sank from overcrowding, bad weather, engine troubles and piracy.
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Lauren Vuong, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
The semi-autobiographical story of Egyptian American comedian, actor and director Youssef is at the center of this period comedy where Michael Jordan, music piracy and Britney Spears still dominate the news.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
In fact, until now, ice piracy was understood to be a centuries- or even millennia-long process.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 8 May 2025
With LaLiga’s current technology, out of 400 piracy acts committed through Cloudfare, the league can block 100.
—Asli Pelit, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Vuong, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
The semi-autobiographical story of Egyptian American comedian, actor and director Youssef is at the center of this period comedy where Michael Jordan, music piracy and Britney Spears still dominate the news.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
In fact, until now, ice piracy was understood to be a centuries- or even millennia-long process.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 8 May 2025
With LaLiga’s current technology, out of 400 piracy acts committed through Cloudfare, the league can block 100.
—Asli Pelit, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piracy
robbery
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From the start, police ruled out robbery as a motive—nothing had been taken.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Instead, investigators suspect the letter was intended to benefit a separate individual who is currently awaiting trial in a robbery and assault case in which Reyes is a victim.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
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“Piracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piracy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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