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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
Instead, ships are being held back by safety risks, and most importantly, by a desire to protect their crews from danger.
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Joe Walsh, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Police may shut down a protest through a dispersal order, according to the ACLU, but it must be used as a last resort in situations where there is a clear and present danger of riot, disorder or interference with traffic, as well as any other immediate threats to public safety.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
Well inside the danger zone in several cities already running cameras.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Wagner’s criticism also rests on the unproven assumption that the young man involved in this incident remains a danger to the community.
—Sean Garcia Leys, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
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Joe Walsh, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Police may shut down a protest through a dispersal order, according to the ACLU, but it must be used as a last resort in situations where there is a clear and present danger of riot, disorder or interference with traffic, as well as any other immediate threats to public safety.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
Well inside the danger zone in several cities already running cameras.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Wagner’s criticism also rests on the unproven assumption that the young man involved in this incident remains a danger to the community.
—Sean Garcia Leys, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
Noun
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March 21 – April 19 This morning invites playful risks that still feel safe.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Administration’s treatment of immigration officers as a vulnerable group rests on claims that agents now face unprecedented threats.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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This threat will be greatest from the southern Piedmont to the southern Sandhills and southern Coastal Plain, where little to no rain occurred Friday night.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Like many wealthy people in legal jeopardy, Ver now also launched a media blitz seeking a pardon from the incoming president.—
Avi Asher-Schapiro,
ProPublica,
24 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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Wacha dodged further trouble by striking out Braves first baseman Matt Olson.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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His only trouble came in the fourth inning.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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