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
Ultimately, the recent market trembles reveal less about the immediate dangers of AI and more about the precarious psychology of modern trading.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
That morbid curiosity sent me on a journey to understand the politics and dangers of prison.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
The companies are also accused of negligently failing to warn minors about the dangers of using their platforms, such as when sharing videos and posting reflections.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
There are dangers of taking children outside without proper clothing and precautions when temperatures fall below freezing.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
As the storm continued into the evening, officials cautioned that there will still be dangers in shoveling and blocked exhaust vents once the snow stops falling.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Gymnast Simone Biles has used similar words in describing the dangers of forgetting that athletes are people too—individuals who experience the same pressure, anxieties, and pain from hurtful remarks and uninformed criticism as anyone else.
—Alice Park, Time, 22 Feb. 2026
The state needs to commit resources to enforcing the new rules and educating the public on the dangers of kratom and other lethal substances.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
But Jackson often visited Central Florida, giving stem-winding sermons in Eatonville or Parramore focused on threats to voting rights and the dangers of gun violence.
—The Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
That morbid curiosity sent me on a journey to understand the politics and dangers of prison.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
The companies are also accused of negligently failing to warn minors about the dangers of using their platforms, such as when sharing videos and posting reflections.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
There are dangers of taking children outside without proper clothing and precautions when temperatures fall below freezing.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
As the storm continued into the evening, officials cautioned that there will still be dangers in shoveling and blocked exhaust vents once the snow stops falling.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Gymnast Simone Biles has used similar words in describing the dangers of forgetting that athletes are people too—individuals who experience the same pressure, anxieties, and pain from hurtful remarks and uninformed criticism as anyone else.
—Alice Park, Time, 22 Feb. 2026
The state needs to commit resources to enforcing the new rules and educating the public on the dangers of kratom and other lethal substances.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
But Jackson often visited Central Florida, giving stem-winding sermons in Eatonville or Parramore focused on threats to voting rights and the dangers of gun violence.
—The Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dangers
Noun
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Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, a vicious group of very hard, terrible people.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Jurors have also heard testimony about a 2023 investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office into online threats.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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And while some seasons in the past have felt safe in the Italian fashion capital, many Milan designers took risks this season, pushing a distinct vision.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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But that risks projecting the weakness Tehran is so allergic to.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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With a wry chuckle, McCartney chalks up these cornball elements of his TV specials and other outings to the perils of being surrounded by yes people.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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But the drone’s flight path could be read as a message from Iran about the perils of war.—
Nancy A. Youssef,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Dangers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dangers. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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