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as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
he knew he was in danger when he received the threatening phone calls at home
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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
willing to face the dangers of the Arctic in quest of the Northwest Passage
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Recent Examples of danger
Trump didn’t heed the warnings of dangers that other presidents before him cautiously assessed and wisely avoided for decades.
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Storer H. Rowley, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Since conditions will be dry, windy and warmer-than-average, fire danger will be present to the west of the metroplex.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The movie, based on Weir’s 2021 novel of the same name, follows an amnesiac astronaut on a solo mission to save Earth, all while exploring questions of hubris, bravery, and global cooperation in times of immense danger.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
The dangers of mines continue to limit what the US Navy can do in the Gulf, said Carl Schuster, a former director of the US Pacific Command’s Joint Intelligence Center.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
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Storer H. Rowley, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Since conditions will be dry, windy and warmer-than-average, fire danger will be present to the west of the metroplex.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The movie, based on Weir’s 2021 novel of the same name, follows an amnesiac astronaut on a solo mission to save Earth, all while exploring questions of hubris, bravery, and global cooperation in times of immense danger.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
The dangers of mines continue to limit what the US Navy can do in the Gulf, said Carl Schuster, a former director of the US Pacific Command’s Joint Intelligence Center.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
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That said, slow running aligns with the zone 2 cardio trend, which promises ample cardiovascular benefit, plus minimized injury risk.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, such an action risks preventing favorable conditions for a historic dialogue between the governments of the two countries, which are both united by a desire to disarm Hezbollah and strengthen Lebanon’s state capacities.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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With some 80% of power generated in Iran coming from natural gas, the attack posed a direct threat to the country's electricity supplies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The threat renewed concerns that Tehran may revert to using militant attacks beyond the Middle East as a pressure tactic.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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This summer’s controversy-laden men’s Fifa World Cup took on a whole new layer of jeopardy when the US, the main co-host, attacked Iran, one of the competitors.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
18 Mar. 2026
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The latest forecast has 54 record highs in jeopardy across the Lone Star State from Thursday through Sunday.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Kilgallon was breaking through as a young centre-back at Leeds in 2004, at a time when the club were in financial trouble.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The actor did face a number of legal troubles over the years amid struggles with drugs and alcohol.—
Today,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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