ambusher

Definition of ambushernext

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Noun
  • These determine whether technological acceleration remains a source of broad benefit or becomes a source of brittleness vulnerable to attackers, accidents, or concentrated power.
    Big Think, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Running the latest version of Windows and your web browser reduces the chances of attackers exploiting older system behaviors or vulnerabilities.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Kawan Hardy, 33, and Jamonn Blincoe, 31, allegedly shot back at assailants after hearing gunfire outside the Bottles & Liquor Market on Market Street in Oakland.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Officers canvassing in the area Sunday spotted Goodwell, who matched the description of one of the assailants, near 17th Street and Imperial Avenue and arrested him.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Ambusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambusher. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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