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as in hazardous
involving potential loss or injury
the soldiers were specially selected to go on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines
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as in harmful
causing or capable of causing harm
the common knowledge that smoking is dangerous to one's health hasn't stopped some people
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Recent Examples of dangerous
If there is time, secure loose objects outside as these objects often become dangerous flying debris in high winds.
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Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
However, some workers take on these dangerous roles out of desperation, and, as experts tell Newsweek, the paycheck might not be enough to match the level of danger.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Research by a watchdog group says chatbots have been shown to give kids dangerous advice about topics such as drugs, alcohol and eating disorders.
—Trân Nguyễn, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Game 1, reliable but not super dangerous.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
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Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
However, some workers take on these dangerous roles out of desperation, and, as experts tell Newsweek, the paycheck might not be enough to match the level of danger.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Research by a watchdog group says chatbots have been shown to give kids dangerous advice about topics such as drugs, alcohol and eating disorders.
—Trân Nguyễn, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Game 1, reliable but not super dangerous.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dangerous
Adjective
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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The area remains one of the most geologically dynamic and hazardous zones on Earth.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Back in August, OpenAI published an update to ChatGPT with stronger controls on the bot’s responses to certain conversational topics amid mounting concern that some users are building harmful emotional attachments to chatbots.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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This proposal, Pudelski believes, could be the most harmful for schools and educators.—
Sequoia Carrillo,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some people view asking for more compensation as less risky than switching to a new job.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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With thousands of such satellites up there, even engaging in amateur astronomy as a hobby — looking at the night sky through a telescope or binoculars — would suddenly become an extremely risky activity.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Yankees lost a bidding war with the New Yorke Mets in the offseason for Soto and his departure proved to be detrimental to both parties.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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This is detrimental to their economy.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tom Werner | Getty Investors shifted their 401(k) plan allocations away from stocks to bonds and cash in September, according to an analysis by Alight, a retirement plan administrator — a behavior that could be financially perilous, depending on their rationale.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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These currents vary in speed and can swiftly become perilous for anyone venturing into the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Moderate to major coastal flooding, strong to damaging winds, beach erosion, and very dangerous marine conditions are forecast.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The storm will drive major coastal flooding and beach erosion alongside the heavy rain and potentially damaging wind.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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,
12 Oct. 2025
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Some 80% of older adult households, about 34 million, don't have the financial resources to weather a shock such as sudden widowhood, serious illness or need for long-term care.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Consuming high amounts of tannins may lead to adverse health effects in humans and animals, such as severe liver and kidney damage.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Back in January, a study from World Weather Attribution found that, though the fires were likely influenced by a number of factors, climate change made the adverse weather conditions that fueled the flames 35% more likely.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Dangerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dangerous. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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