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
In fact, until now, ice piracy was understood to be a centuries- or even millennia-long process.
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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
They have been charged with wildlife piracy in what Kenyan authorities said was part of a trend in trafficking smaller and lesser-known species.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
Between 1978 and the early 1990s, the Gulf of Thailand was notorious for piracy.
—Lauren Vuong, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
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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
They have been charged with wildlife piracy in what Kenyan authorities said was part of a trend in trafficking smaller and lesser-known species.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
Between 1978 and the early 1990s, the Gulf of Thailand was notorious for piracy.
—Lauren Vuong, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 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 4 Jun. 2025.
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