endangered
adjective
en·dan·gered
in-ˈdān-jərd 
en-
: being or relating to an endangered species
an endangered bird
put on the endangered list
Examples of endangered in a Sentence
a daring attempt to rescue the endangered passengers from the burning boat
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At the time, authorities said she was considered an endangered juvenile due to her age and the length of the time she had been gone.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The Washington China hawk became an endangered species last fall with the realization that the US really is dependent on elements of the Chinese supply chain.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Komodo National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its rugged landscapes, pristine beaches and an endangered lizard, the Komodo dragon.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
La Selva’s greatest treasure was the endangered giant otters, which had only recently returned to the lagoon for the first time in 15 years.
—Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The Washington China hawk became an endangered species last fall with the realization that the US really is dependent on elements of the Chinese supply chain.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Komodo National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its rugged landscapes, pristine beaches and an endangered lizard, the Komodo dragon.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
La Selva’s greatest treasure was the endangered giant otters, which had only recently returned to the lagoon for the first time in 15 years.
—Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for endangered
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“Endangered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endangered. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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