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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
Softness was thought to be a grave national danger.
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Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2025
Even after that win, the Yankees are in significant danger of missing the playoffs despite an aggressive offseason, several blockbuster trade deadline additions and one of the highest payrolls in Major League Baseball.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Your nervous system constantly monitors your body for potential threats — not just external dangers, but internal instabilities and areas of weakness or injury.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
The Franklin Fire Department emphasized the dangers of flood waters, saying not to walk or drive through flooded roadways or around barricades.
—Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2025
Even after that win, the Yankees are in significant danger of missing the playoffs despite an aggressive offseason, several blockbuster trade deadline additions and one of the highest payrolls in Major League Baseball.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Your nervous system constantly monitors your body for potential threats — not just external dangers, but internal instabilities and areas of weakness or injury.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
The Franklin Fire Department emphasized the dangers of flood waters, saying not to walk or drive through flooded roadways or around barricades.
—Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
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The study also found that swapping potatoes for whole grains lowered diabetes risk even more.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Beyond that, Erin may be pushed into a turn to the north — but where and when that happens will determine its threat to Florida or other parts of the eastern seaboard.—
David Schutz,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Many of our public health systems today are reactive, underfunded, and siloed—built for a world with linear threats and a stable climate.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Seven universities have been explicitly notified that their funding is in serious jeopardy or have already faced punitive cuts, according to The New York Times, which reported that Harvard University faces approximately $9 billion at stake and has received a list of federal demands.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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One immediate jeopardy incident did result in a punishment, but only because the hospital was in California, which allows its health department to issue penalties.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
17 July 2025
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Just like any other business, rental housing has to at least pay for itself, and if those costs exceed rent collections, like any other business, a housing project will be in trouble.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The only trouble is finding the right one, as not all fragrance houses make them.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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