as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
that stupid prank could turn out to be a jeopardizing event in your academic career
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as in endangering
to place in danger
don't do anything that will jeopardize your place on the advisory board
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Recent Examples of jeopardizing
Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The physical security of the data centers is more precarious, and the conflict is damaging the economic health of the petrostates, thereby jeopardizing a major source of further investment in American AI firms.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
South Dakota Searchlight confirmed details of the couple’s story and granted them anonymity, due to their concerns about retaliation and about jeopardizing any future reunion.
—John Hult, States Newsroom, 25 Mar. 2026
Democrats’ reckless partisan games jeopardizing the safety and security of the American people in the name of scoring political points.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 24 Mar. 2026
In addition to petroleum products, about 30% of global fertilizer moves through the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardizing the spring planting season.
—Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Lithium-ion and other rechargeable batteries can ignite when crushed or punctured inside collection trucks, which can ignite sparks and fire, potentially destroying the truck, never mind jeopardizing the safety of the driver.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
That expansion also means concerns that North Korean workers could cause real-world harm by jeopardizing lives, something Barnhart has seen up close.
—Lisa Cavazuti, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Still, the credit bureaus refused to remove it, jeopardizing her plans to move with her disabled father into a more accessible home.
—Joel Jacobs, ProPublica, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Air travelers are paying the price of the shutdown with unpredictable, snaking TSA lines at airports across the country, jeopardizing their chances to pass through security on time for their flights.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The physical security of the data centers is more precarious, and the conflict is damaging the economic health of the petrostates, thereby jeopardizing a major source of further investment in American AI firms.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
South Dakota Searchlight confirmed details of the couple’s story and granted them anonymity, due to their concerns about retaliation and about jeopardizing any future reunion.
—John Hult, States Newsroom, 25 Mar. 2026
Democrats’ reckless partisan games jeopardizing the safety and security of the American people in the name of scoring political points.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 24 Mar. 2026
In addition to petroleum products, about 30% of global fertilizer moves through the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardizing the spring planting season.
—Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Lithium-ion and other rechargeable batteries can ignite when crushed or punctured inside collection trucks, which can ignite sparks and fire, potentially destroying the truck, never mind jeopardizing the safety of the driver.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
That expansion also means concerns that North Korean workers could cause real-world harm by jeopardizing lives, something Barnhart has seen up close.
—Lisa Cavazuti, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Still, the credit bureaus refused to remove it, jeopardizing her plans to move with her disabled father into a more accessible home.
—Joel Jacobs, ProPublica, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardizing
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Community members and city leaders say the combination of narrow streets, heavy foot traffic and frequent parking maneuvers can create dangerous conditions.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Assault with a dangerous weapon on a person 60 or older.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Huerta pled guilty in February in Leavenworth County District Court to one count of involuntary manslaughter and one count of aggravated endangering a child, according to previous Star reporting.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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This past week, in anticipation of today’s protest, metal gates were installed at some on- and off-ramps along the 101 Freeway in the downtown area to stop demonstrations from spilling onto the freeway, blocking traffic and endangering pedestrians.—
Staff And Wire Reports,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The permit exempts SpaceX from having to follow some regulations pertaining to the packaging and labeling of hazardous materials, specifically, the lithium ion batteries that are installed on Starship parts.—
Brandon Lingle,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Far more hazardous weapons have been made, used, and disposed of in the past.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Iran maintains its stranglehold on oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, causing gas prices to spike and threatening the global economy.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Erie, for example, is one of the communities currently threatening to cut off water access to residents who are overusing water at this time.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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Both options would be prohibitively perilous, even before they had been telegraphed for over a week.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Firing him for putting his life on the line and acting consistent with his training is no justification for firing him and an insult to every officer risking his or her life daily.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Those who decline the city’s offer of emergency shelter will likely scatter to parks, sidewalks and other areas, risking further sweeps and the possibility of citation or arrest.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Critics warn that private assets are risky, complex and opaque.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, the approach is highly risky, requires intensive hospital care, and could risk cancer in the long term.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The men had serious criminal convictions and said Cuba would not take them back as a result.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Despite repairs having been made, the billing and collection system still has serious problems.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Jeopardizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardizing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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