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
Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Some government watchdogs worry that the blatant partisanship around who serves on these courts is increasing distrust by the public in judicial decisions, jeopardizing the system of checks and balances needed in a functioning democracy.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 6 Apr. 2025
The grant terminations have drawn criticism for jeopardizing historical preservation efforts, educational programs like National History Day, and research projects across the country.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
That’s jeopardizing a lot of people.
—Megan Wares, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
But the president, who for years has hammered Hillary Clinton for jeopardizing security by using a private email server, had harsh words about Goldberg.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
Democrats, however, accused the witnesses of jeopardizing national security.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
However, his family has chosen to remain anonymous to avoid jeopardizing his safety.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
For years, the risk of jeopardizing shelter has been a reason for why some residents resist filing complaints — especially in an affordable housing crisis.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Using bullying and intimidation as a leadership tactic is a step backward, jeopardizing businesses, employees, and workplace culture.
—Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Some government watchdogs worry that the blatant partisanship around who serves on these courts is increasing distrust by the public in judicial decisions, jeopardizing the system of checks and balances needed in a functioning democracy.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 6 Apr. 2025
The grant terminations have drawn criticism for jeopardizing historical preservation efforts, educational programs like National History Day, and research projects across the country.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
That’s jeopardizing a lot of people.
—Megan Wares, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
But the president, who for years has hammered Hillary Clinton for jeopardizing security by using a private email server, had harsh words about Goldberg.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
Democrats, however, accused the witnesses of jeopardizing national security.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
However, his family has chosen to remain anonymous to avoid jeopardizing his safety.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
For years, the risk of jeopardizing shelter has been a reason for why some residents resist filing complaints — especially in an affordable housing crisis.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardizing
Adjective
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The most dangerous enemy of a successful business is complacency.—
Robert Balentine,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Reading back over her sister’s occasionally gossipy letters, maybe Cassie thought those qualities were just too dangerous to reveal publicly.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Officers are rarely — if ever — punished for hitting or endangering bystanders.—
Shelby Grad,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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Still others chase a motorbike onto the sidewalk, endangering nearby pedestrians.—
Eric Umansky,
ProPublica,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ranging from 0 to 500, the AQI is used to measure air pollution levels and to alert the public when pollutant levels may make the air hazardous to health.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Allowed to crumble into disrepair by its owners, the Meruelo family, the famous hotel was ordered demolished by the city as a hazardous structure.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The original film tells the story of a perilous trip undertaken by Hikari 109, a high-speed, first-generation bullet train traveling from Tokyo to Hakata.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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Albi opened in early 2020, a perilous time for any new business to kick off.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Richard curses again, threatening Blum.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Palisades fire has garnered headlines, but the Hurst and Eaton fires have also been threatening very populated areas.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Most cryptocurrency education is either overly basic or intended to encourage new investors to make risky trades without a clear plan.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Some regions are highlighted as potentially more risky, however.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But legal experts said a criminal contempt finding would be a serious step to be avoided.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The restaurant sector must get in the game in order to make a serious dent on improving customer health.—
Hank Cardello,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Jeopardizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardizing. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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