1
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
Roughly two-thirds of the sites studied face at least some danger from human activities happening outside the sites’ formal boundaries.
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Jessica Beaudette, The Conversation, 11 Oct. 2025
This was the danger Madison considered — that mystic memory would falsely elevate the Constitution.
—Big Think, 10 Oct. 2025
Southern Indiana law enforcement agencies are urging parents to speak with their children about the dangers of a new TikTok challenge, according to Facebook posts from the Jennings County Sheriff's Office and the Jeffersonville Police Department.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
The greatest dangers stem not from the shaking itself but from secondary effects such as building collapses, landslides, and tsunamis.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Beaudette, The Conversation, 11 Oct. 2025
This was the danger Madison considered — that mystic memory would falsely elevate the Constitution.
—Big Think, 10 Oct. 2025
Southern Indiana law enforcement agencies are urging parents to speak with their children about the dangers of a new TikTok challenge, according to Facebook posts from the Jennings County Sheriff's Office and the Jeffersonville Police Department.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
The greatest dangers stem not from the shaking itself but from secondary effects such as building collapses, landslides, and tsunamis.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
Noun
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Players in their 30s are established, but always a cliff threat; this is not a lifetime achievement ranking.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But Torkelson didn’t react in time, was hung out to dry and was doubled up, ending the threat.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The swimming pool scene gave that sense of jeopardy.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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It is hoped that in the long run, more games and greater jeopardy attract bigger audiences and lead to a rise in TV money.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Digging in your heels invites trouble as Mercury conflicts Pluto.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Cincinnati Bengals have a trouble issue on their hands, as backup quarterback Jake Browning has not lived up to expectations.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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