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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
All the students in the class at the Small Fish Big Fish swim school had autism, a developmental disorder linked to a higher-than-average danger of drowning.
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Jennifer Peltz, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Dalton recently was approved to give a presentation to students at each middle and high school in CMS next school year, telling her son’s story and cautioning students about the dangers of drug use.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
There is danger lurking on the sea floor off the Pacific Northwest’s coast: After centuries of two tectonic plates pushing up against each other, the Cascadia subduction zone that runs from Northern California all the way up to British Columbia is due to rupture — possibly in our lifetimes.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Warn your audience about the dangers, the perpetrators and what to look out for.
—Lauren Crystal, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Jennifer Peltz, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Dalton recently was approved to give a presentation to students at each middle and high school in CMS next school year, telling her son’s story and cautioning students about the dangers of drug use.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
There is danger lurking on the sea floor off the Pacific Northwest’s coast: After centuries of two tectonic plates pushing up against each other, the Cascadia subduction zone that runs from Northern California all the way up to British Columbia is due to rupture — possibly in our lifetimes.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Warn your audience about the dangers, the perpetrators and what to look out for.
—Lauren Crystal, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
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There was also a high risk of severe weather issued the afternoon of Sunday, May 18 for parts of Oklahoma and Kansas.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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However, those with a history of heart disease, diabetes, or other conditions that increase their risk of cardiovascular disease may have lower LDL targets.—
Paul McClure
May 18,
New Atlas,
18 May 2025
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The 24/7 monitoring centers were already thinly staffed, Allen said, and the further reductions are deeply concerning, especially given the threat of an earthquake and tsunami in the Pacific Northwest.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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Residents and businesses across Chicago already face a high tax and fee burden and worry about shouldering more costs amid widespread economic uncertainty due to rising tariffs, persistent inflation, state and local budget deficits and unprecedented threats to critical federal funding.—
Jack Lavin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Chelsea’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League via a top-five finish are certainly now in serious jeopardy following Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at St James’ Park.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Now, Tatum's status for the potential series clincher for New York appears to be in serious jeopardy.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary was in trouble in the Senate.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Indianapolis later issued an apology to Microsoft (for exceeding its usage rights of the company’s video game) and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (for mocking his legal troubles).—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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