as in vulnerable
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
a daring attempt to rescue the endangered passengers from the burning boat
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as in threatened
to place in danger
a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people
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Recent Examples of endangered
Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The exhibition features grooming sets once owned by musicians Igor Stravinsky and Ignacy Paderewski, made from rare materials like tortoiseshell, ivory and crocodile skin, which nowadays are restricted or banned to protect endangered species.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Leopard sharks, or Stegostoma tigrinum, are found in the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean, but populations are decreasing, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which lists the species as endangered.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The endangered infant, who hasn’t been named yet, was born with a head and body covered in orange fur, which will gradually darken to jet black within a year, as is the case with all François langurs.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The exhibition features grooming sets once owned by musicians Igor Stravinsky and Ignacy Paderewski, made from rare materials like tortoiseshell, ivory and crocodile skin, which nowadays are restricted or banned to protect endangered species.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Asian elephants are endangered The population of Asian elephants continues to decline, and they are classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Leopard sharks, or Stegostoma tigrinum, are found in the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean, but populations are decreasing, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which lists the species as endangered.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangered
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Patrick Mahomes and the reigning AFC champion Chiefs look more vulnerable than in years past and are just 2-2 entering Monday night’s game against the Jaguars.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The people who are most vulnerable to the hard-to-breathe air that comes with climate change may inadvertently be adding to the problem, new research finds.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Kimmel was benched for three nights by ABC after Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, threatened to punish the network over comments the host made in a monologue.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Since then, dozens of tariffs have been threatened, implemented, delayed and changed, ushering in an environment of economic uncertainty for business owners who are unsure of what to expect next.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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Avoid using a trimmer or weed whacker close to tree trunks, as these tools may damage bark and leave fruit trees more susceptible to disease.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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In some cases, immunity from prior vaccination may have diminished over time, leaving them more susceptible if vaccine coverage falls and infections spread more widely.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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To many climate advocates, focusing too much on measures to prepare society for the physical costs of climate change risked distracting from efforts to cut emissions.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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The mass shooting and fire could have been deadlier if not for the bravery of those who risked their lives to save others, Danic said.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Options may include topical corticosteroids or nonsteroidal immunomodulators, which are often used on sensitive areas or for long-term control.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Made without parabens, soaps or alcohols, the hypoallergenic wipes are great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The eggs are the first fossils to be reliably dated from the Qinglongshan fossil reserve, which includes three sites containing more than 3,000 eggs, the majority of which are semi-exposed and preserved in 3D, with their original shapes largely intact.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Homes with high flood risk sold for lower prices while buyers paid more for those that were less exposed.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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What does ABC's quick pulling of 'Kimmel' mean for the future of a genre already desperately imperiled by a changing media world?—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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The continued success of this program is imperiled by a few issues, Dan Idzikowski, director of aging services, told members of the Finance Committee on Sept 11.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Previous shutdowns also jeopardized small business loans, rural home-buyer loans, and aid for farmers.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Their emergency request for a temporary restraining order (TRO), filed September 29, argues that the administration has exceeded its legal authority and jeopardized both state sovereignty and public safety.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Endangered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangered. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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