dangers

plural of danger
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 Technology analysts and traders are not buying the flood of warnings about the dangers of artificial intelligence and the need to slow down development that have recently come from frontier model platforms. Tobias Burns, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 Fra Fee, as Joe, has a slightly harder task, since his role is almost entirely reactive; while Ethan bangs on mournfully about, effectively, the dangers of shagging your brother’s wife — well, who would have thought? Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026 Terrain Terrain is classified into six types, each presenting different strategic advantages and dangers. Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026 The show introduced a new audience to the drama and dangers of the sport over eight seasons. Gregory Leporati, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026 Immigrant and human-rights advocates called the situation unacceptable, particularly given the dangers facing returning Haitians, including gang killings and surging kidnappings. Gérard Maxineau, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026 Fletcher suffered brain damage and multiple fractures to his skull, and later released photos of himself lying in a coma to raise awareness about the dangers of such pitchside walls. Stuart James, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Any experienced bicyclist or experienced motorcyclist understands the risks, dangers and physics involved in traveling on two wheels at 20 mph or faster. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 Asked whether his father would have made the same decision knowing what is now known about the dangers faced at Ground Zero, Raymond said there was no doubt. Dan Krauth, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • Players have revealed their concerns about harassment and death threats reaching a traumatizing level.
    Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Still, the threats have increased for the islands of Niihau and Kauai because the storm's forecast track has shifted steadily eastward, the National Hurricane Center said.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Some production could be recovered once fields dry, making a rebound in Brazilian sugar content or faster harvesting one of the clearest downside risks to prices.
    Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Pros and cons of adjustable-rate mortgages Here's a closer look at adjustable-rate mortgage risks and advantages.
    Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Corus Entertainment Gossling knows the perils and profits of traditional pay TV and has positioned the Canadian broadcast giant to revamp its business model for the streaming age.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • OpenAI and Anthropic’s leaders write at length about how AI’s risks and perils must be carefully studied for the sake of humanity.
    Matthew Sun, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Dangers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dangers. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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