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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
Some topics covered in the six episodes include the untold dangers of windmills and boat wakes, and how President Trump may be a time traveler.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 14 June 2025
Cristina Johnson, of San Marcos, California, is a Navy veteran advocate for Asbestos Ships Organization, a nonprofit whose primary mission is to raise awareness and educate veterans about the dangers of asbestos exposure on Navy ships and assist them in navigating the VA claims process.
—Cristina Johnson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
My former writing professor Elizabeth McCracken used to warn us about the dangers of letting a character’s bad habits become a story’s bad habits.
—Lucas Schaefer
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
These tools promise to detect danger in real time and alert authorities before serious harm occurs.
—Aislinn Conrad, The Conversation, 13 June 2025
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 14 June 2025
Cristina Johnson, of San Marcos, California, is a Navy veteran advocate for Asbestos Ships Organization, a nonprofit whose primary mission is to raise awareness and educate veterans about the dangers of asbestos exposure on Navy ships and assist them in navigating the VA claims process.
—Cristina Johnson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
My former writing professor Elizabeth McCracken used to warn us about the dangers of letting a character’s bad habits become a story’s bad habits.
—Lucas Schaefer
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
These tools promise to detect danger in real time and alert authorities before serious harm occurs.
—Aislinn Conrad, The Conversation, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
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Furthermore, with Circle's valuation soaring from a $7 billion IPO target to over $27 billion today, any decline in trading activity or regulatory challenges could present a more substantial downside risk.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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To be clear: no preschooler, no first grader, no high school sophomore on their way to class poses any risk to the national security of the United States.—
Alberto M. Carvalho,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Distance makes a difference when judging whether a lunge is a threat.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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The poll was conducted just before Trump ordered National Guard troops to L.A. Escobedo believes that ICE's widespread targeting, instead of focusing on undocumented criminals and public safety threats, is affecting Hispanics from all walks of life.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
13 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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Xu also sits on the board of the Weichai Group, which acquired the Ferretti Group in 2102, when the builder of Riva Yachts, Custom Line, CRN, and other brands was in financial trouble.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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Sending in the National Guard was an obvious military flex, designed to to bait Angelenos while perhaps distracting Americans from Trump’s far greater troubles.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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