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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
Expanding removal sweeps for children who were never in danger inflicts unnecessary trauma without justification.
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Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The President himself was never in actual physical danger either.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The low fundraising numbers could signal danger for the two campaigns, according to McCuan, who said donors are often strategic with their dollars.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
The mother has suffered health emergencies, and her life is in danger.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The President himself was never in actual physical danger either.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The low fundraising numbers could signal danger for the two campaigns, according to McCuan, who said donors are often strategic with their dollars.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
The mother has suffered health emergencies, and her life is in danger.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
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Police had been contacted by Thiamphanit's friends twice the day before her body was found, but the case was allegedly considered medium-risk, per The Times.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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And as climate change is likely to cause more storms in the future, more people will be put at risk.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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If needed, these personal alarms can be used to ward off threats, including people or animals, and serve to alert nearby rescue teams.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Iranian American actor Anthony Azizi says the continuing Middle East conflict has sparked rising persecution of Iran’s Baha’i minority, including its members being jailed and tortured under the threat of execution.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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Boullet’s Poe is, unfortunately, even worse, just the latest in an apparently endless string of prestige cable teens who exist only to be placed in inopportune jeopardy.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even serving liquid nutrition products like Ensure to patients could put hospitals in jeopardy, Means warned.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Although Rolder’s short arm length could give him some trouble with block-shedding, several workable pieces on his profile likely speak to what Buffalo would go for in its new defense at a reduced cost.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fresh off a dismal home sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees, the Red Sox hit the road and quickly found their troubles following close behind as they were blown out by the Baltimore Orioles 10-3 in the first game of their weekend series at Camden Yards.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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