as in threats
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 dangers
Missing journalists in Haiti The dangers Haitian continue to face were also reinforced on Monday as the family of two missing journalists and a local media associate pleaded for their release by their captors.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Doyley, who felt comfortable with her odds and wanted to continue laboring, argued during the hearing that C-sections carry their own dangers — including a risk of death.
—CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Educational materials on the dangers of driving under the influence will be handed out to those who go through the checkpoint.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Environmental organizations, local residents and state political leaders have strongly opposed such resumption, citing potential dangers to ocean health.
—Clara Harter Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Many of these type of firearms have been owned for decades and present no new risk or dangers.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Environmental organizations, residents and state political leaders have strongly opposed such resumption, citing potential dangers to ocean health.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
One need not be a fan of marijuana to realize the dangers of stripping constitutional rights from Americans for imbibing legal products.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Antell says the method is not without dangers for doc makers, who may be using AI tools without any clue about the provenance or potential biases of the large language models.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Doyley, who felt comfortable with her odds and wanted to continue laboring, argued during the hearing that C-sections carry their own dangers — including a risk of death.
—CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Educational materials on the dangers of driving under the influence will be handed out to those who go through the checkpoint.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Environmental organizations, local residents and state political leaders have strongly opposed such resumption, citing potential dangers to ocean health.
—Clara Harter Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Many of these type of firearms have been owned for decades and present no new risk or dangers.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Environmental organizations, residents and state political leaders have strongly opposed such resumption, citing potential dangers to ocean health.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
One need not be a fan of marijuana to realize the dangers of stripping constitutional rights from Americans for imbibing legal products.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Antell says the method is not without dangers for doc makers, who may be using AI tools without any clue about the provenance or potential biases of the large language models.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dangers
Noun
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Still, Microsoft’s threats to sue OpenAI — scooped by the FT — signify an escalating fight that won’t end particularly well if the two sides can’t hash out a deal.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Install strong antivirus software on your devices to help detect malware, phishing links and credential-stealing threats that could target you after a breach.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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While there are many benefits to a candidate having an active online presence, such as greater outreach or higher fundraising, the risks of polarizing voters and harming the campaign’s reputation are even greater.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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Creative risks aren’t too dangerous, as long as you’re supported by the proper structure.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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For Christians in medieval and early modern Europe, traveling overland and by sea to reach the Holy Land took time and means, and the journey involved many perils.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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That’s partly because countries around the world have begun to enact measures aimed at safeguarding youth from the perils of social media.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Dangers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dangers. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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