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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2
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
The training highlighted how quickly multiple dangers can erupt at once, and how determined authorities are to prepare for the next flashpoint.
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Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
No, Carol walks up, oblivious to all danger.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The four friends have never been in more danger because Mauer is brilliant and sadistic.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
But with the high volume of tourists visiting Anna Maria Island, some visitors aren’t made aware of the dangers, leading to deadly accidents.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
No, Carol walks up, oblivious to all danger.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The four friends have never been in more danger because Mauer is brilliant and sadistic.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
But with the high volume of tourists visiting Anna Maria Island, some visitors aren’t made aware of the dangers, leading to deadly accidents.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 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,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It was postponed indefinitely due to the federal takeover threat.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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The threats are sometimes even leveled against family members.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In Missouri, redistricting threatens to put Cleaver’s Kansas City-area district in the most jeopardy.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Martinez saga reigniting, however, feels indicative of Villa’s summer of jeopardy.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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McCarthy was having some trouble doing so to start this game, as the Bears’ defense, led by new coordinator Dennis Allen, was drawing up the right pressures to fluster the young signal caller.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Still, Counsell and the Cubs have kept their sights set on continuing to play well enough to hang onto a playoff spot while not getting in trouble for looking past the regular season series that are still in front of them.—
Jared Wyllys,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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