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
Many experts have cautioned against the dangers of over-intervening during delivery; at the same time, the availability of clinical care, when properly deployed, has clearly saved countless lives.
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Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
Wildfire experts have been warning for months that extreme fire dangers are likely this summer.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Understandably, given the dangers, few are willing to celebrate any profiting off the back of this situation.
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Alex Ritman,
Variety,
29 June 2026
The exhibit is in partnership with the Houston Museum of Natural Science and explores the hidden dangers of the natural world, such as poisonous, venomous, or toxic plants and animals.
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Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
The show's creators, Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, engaged directly with PM Keir Starmer, highlighting online dangers.
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Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Aaron Lind, 14, and his 15-year-old brother, Joshua, noted the dangers of riding without protection.
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Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
In England, four teenagers drowned in lakes and reservoirs during a recent hot spell, prompting one grieving father to warn families about the dangers of children playing near rivers and lakes, per Channels Television.
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Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Gonzalez worked to enforce a roadblock during the chemical plume without being informed about the dangers of inhaling the chemicals.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
Wildfire experts have been warning for months that extreme fire dangers are likely this summer.
—
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Understandably, given the dangers, few are willing to celebrate any profiting off the back of this situation.
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Alex Ritman,
Variety,
29 June 2026
The exhibit is in partnership with the Houston Museum of Natural Science and explores the hidden dangers of the natural world, such as poisonous, venomous, or toxic plants and animals.
—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
The show's creators, Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, engaged directly with PM Keir Starmer, highlighting online dangers.
—
Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Aaron Lind, 14, and his 15-year-old brother, Joshua, noted the dangers of riding without protection.
—
Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
In England, four teenagers drowned in lakes and reservoirs during a recent hot spell, prompting one grieving father to warn families about the dangers of children playing near rivers and lakes, per Channels Television.
—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Gonzalez worked to enforce a roadblock during the chemical plume without being informed about the dangers of inhaling the chemicals.
—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dangers
Noun
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When Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks and led them to the 2024 NBA Finals, his two centers — Derek Lively and Daniel Gafford — were exceptional in their roles as lob threats, blocking shots and rolling to the rim.
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Police said they were notified Monday about the threats, which were directed at the center in the 27000 block of Dequindre Road.
Noun
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Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters Global stock markets have been volatile as investors continue to assess geopolitical risks in the Middle East, fundamentals and valuations of companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) market and key economic data.
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Peace under these conditions is little more than a postponement of hostilities, and the risks of appeasement are always high.
Noun
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The potential perils of this were apparent in Delaware, where a Caesar Rodney impersonator was manning the booth (the Caesar Rodney Institute was the sponsor).
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Therefore, the article cautions against the perils of overpaying for certainty, advocating for a discerning approach to avoid crowded trades.
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“Dangers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dangers. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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