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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
This dynamic was pointed to in the wake of a disappointing playoff exit last year and the Phillies can ill afford a similar fate now that their championship window seems in even more danger of closing.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
As with many future summer noir films, the body of water serves as a place of moral suspension, decadent daydreaming, and physical danger.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 26 June 2025
Holmes, the magistrate judge in Tennessee, wrote in a ruling on Sunday that federal prosecutors failed to show that Abrego Garcia was a flight risk or a danger to the community.
—Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
The direction of the storm also amplified the danger.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
As with many future summer noir films, the body of water serves as a place of moral suspension, decadent daydreaming, and physical danger.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 26 June 2025
Holmes, the magistrate judge in Tennessee, wrote in a ruling on Sunday that federal prosecutors failed to show that Abrego Garcia was a flight risk or a danger to the community.
—Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
The direction of the storm also amplified the danger.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
Noun
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However, the overall absolute risk is still small, according to the researchers.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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Lower birth weights place babies at a greater risk of health problems, from immediate issues like low oxygen levels to long-term difficulties that range from metabolic to cognitive to neurodevelopment impairments, per the study.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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The thinking among investors is that the stocks in the ETF will get more attention due to the threat from Iran's sophisticated army of hackers.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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The warning is in effect until 5:30 p.m. What to do as threat of lightning approaches?—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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Four months ago, his nomination for health secretary was in serious jeopardy.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
14 June 2025
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In addition to people residing in the country illegally, immigrants with valid documentation—including green cards and visas—have been detained and face legal jeopardy.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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But gastrointestinal absorption of the drug can be thwarted by GI troubles, which the man had.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
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Maersk has been no stranger to avoiding potential trouble areas in the Middle East, with the company rerouting vessels away from the Red Sea since late 2023, when the Houthis began attacking commercial vessels with missiles and drones.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
20 June 2025
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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