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
The crisis dominated headlines for months, reinforcing warnings about the dangers of vaping, particularly among young people.
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
But others, like Chief Justice John Roberts, wondered what would happen if the federal government moved more slowly than states did, who wanted to act quickly on information about new dangers.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
During wartime, foreign workers are frequently exposed to Israel’s unique dangers in extreme ways.
—Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
But even a hard target will bump up against soft areas—think of the roads leading to the nuclear facility or dangers from the sky—that can make the hard target vulnerable.
—Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Studies are mixed on whether educating parents about the dangers of roughly handling a baby is an effective technique in preventing child abuse, Chiesa said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Though the large parties associated with Spring Weekend were not sanctioned by UConn, the lawsuit contended that university officials knew about the troubles and potential dangers that would ensue based, in part, on previous altercations that had occurred.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
For birds that don’t make it out of cities before the end of the night, one of the biggest dangers is colliding with glass while looking for a green space to rest.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
For those who partake in low doses on occasion, there’s good news — the dangers of marijuana are most evident when people use daily, or near daily.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Drew Pittock, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
But others, like Chief Justice John Roberts, wondered what would happen if the federal government moved more slowly than states did, who wanted to act quickly on information about new dangers.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
During wartime, foreign workers are frequently exposed to Israel’s unique dangers in extreme ways.
—Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
But even a hard target will bump up against soft areas—think of the roads leading to the nuclear facility or dangers from the sky—that can make the hard target vulnerable.
—Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Studies are mixed on whether educating parents about the dangers of roughly handling a baby is an effective technique in preventing child abuse, Chiesa said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Though the large parties associated with Spring Weekend were not sanctioned by UConn, the lawsuit contended that university officials knew about the troubles and potential dangers that would ensue based, in part, on previous altercations that had occurred.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
For birds that don’t make it out of cities before the end of the night, one of the biggest dangers is colliding with glass while looking for a green space to rest.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
For those who partake in low doses on occasion, there’s good news — the dangers of marijuana are most evident when people use daily, or near daily.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dangers
Noun
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If needed, these personal alarms can be used to ward off threats, including people or animals, and serve to alert nearby rescue teams.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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The human stress response is a brilliant piece of engineering for acute threats, like a lion circling on the savanna.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 May 2026
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Given the risks and the uncertainty around all aspects of the war, Kashkari said the Fed may even have to raise rates.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The shortage is particularly acute in the Philippines, which has declared a national state of energy emergency and risks running out of fuel.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Trump, Obama told people, seemed indifferent to hearing about potential national-security perils—North Korea, Russia—preferring to brag about the size of the crowds at his campaign rallies.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Watch the cautionary tale about the perils of the transfer portal turn into a fairy-tale comeback.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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“Dangers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dangers. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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