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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
Plano Police said there's currently no danger to the public and the investigation is ongoing.
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Briauna Brown, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The agent was in no danger, as Noem stated.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
There are dangers ahead, but there are also opportunities, and the first step toward creating something better is believing that something different is possible.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
The only way to eliminate this danger is to remove Cabello from the government and dismantle his networks of repression.
—Boris Muñoz, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
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Briauna Brown, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The agent was in no danger, as Noem stated.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
There are dangers ahead, but there are also opportunities, and the first step toward creating something better is believing that something different is possible.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
The only way to eliminate this danger is to remove Cabello from the government and dismantle his networks of repression.
—Boris Muñoz, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
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For example, states would be required to have agreements with the attorney general's office to share information about potential voter fraud or risk losing federal election funds in 2026.—
LISA MASCARO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The results noted a significant increase in risk of major cardiovascular events, including a 29% higher likelihood of heart attack, 20% higher risk of stroke and twice the chances of cardiovascular death.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Justin Mesael Novoa, 21, was charged with making threatening interstate communications, including threats to assault or murder a federal law enforcement officer, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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European allies welcomed news of the framework, but some warned that the damage to the EU-US relationship is already done, even after the US backed away from threats to hit them with additional trade tariffs over their opposition to a US takeover.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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With no world-ending jeopardy but plenty of personal stakes, the show tells of a struggling actor, Simon Williams (Abdul-Mateen), vying for his dream role, that of Wonder Man, after an arty European director undertakes a remake.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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Is a bit of jeopardy exactly the kind of galvanising motivation Arsenal need to click back into gear?—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The family worried attending protests could lead to trouble.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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Rhodes shoved a dumpster into Fatu and shoved an official for his troubles.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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