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
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
Common illusions at sea include ships appearing as spinning in circles or sailing on land, posing dangers to commercial maritime vessels trying to navigate.
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Zita Ballinger Fletcher,
Forbes.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
Multiple drownings were reported as people sought relief in rivers, despite warnings about currents and other dangers.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Some of the world’s most powerful companies downplay the dangers posed by plastics and overstate the ability to recycle them, the Tribune found.
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Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Two months after Clint's death, Chelsey started reaching out to government officials to find ways to raise awareness about the dangers of going off-trail.
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Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
The Big 12 has long spoken out about the dangers of sports wagering by student-athletes and remains committed to protecting the competitive integrity of conference competition.
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Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
The Luke Roux Foundation continued its mission of raising awareness of the life threatening dangers of impaired driving, at the baseball field in Farmington where Luke grew up playing on as its backdrop.
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Common illusions at sea include ships appearing as spinning in circles or sailing on land, posing dangers to commercial maritime vessels trying to navigate.
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Zita Ballinger Fletcher,
Forbes.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
Multiple drownings were reported as people sought relief in rivers, despite warnings about currents and other dangers.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Some of the world’s most powerful companies downplay the dangers posed by plastics and overstate the ability to recycle them, the Tribune found.
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Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Two months after Clint's death, Chelsey started reaching out to government officials to find ways to raise awareness about the dangers of going off-trail.
—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
The Big 12 has long spoken out about the dangers of sports wagering by student-athletes and remains committed to protecting the competitive integrity of conference competition.
—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
The Luke Roux Foundation continued its mission of raising awareness of the life threatening dangers of impaired driving, at the baseball field in Farmington where Luke grew up playing on as its backdrop.
—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dangers
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.
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That review must rigorously assess the national security threats posed by foreign government investment in one of the nation’s largest news media companies.
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As geopolitical competition intensifies, such concentrations pose risks to industries dependent on uninterrupted access to critical materials.
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The company utilizes a development approach that structures projects specifically to limit the initial capital exposure and execution risks faced by its partners.
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Amidst the perils of climate change and other environmental issues, some people worry about the impact on future generations.
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Anyone who’s ever ordered a substantial piece of furniture, only to have mismeasured the doorframe, knows the perils of online shopping.
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“Dangers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dangers. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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