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
Appropriately enough, for a quote about the dangers of false certainty, there is little evidence that Mark Twain ever said it at all.
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Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Many reptiles also face additional dangers, giving them even worse odds of survival.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
When the temperatures plummet, many dangers lurk, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
The vote came after a presentation from local authorities, who cited the dangers of Deltopia over the years, including two deaths, a 2013 balcony collapse, a riot the following year that lasted several hours and multiple alcohol overdoses.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Vaccines and treatments have since eased the dangers posed by the pandemic, but viral threats have not disappeared.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
The congresswoman’s statement recognized the tension between satisfaction over Maduro’s removal and concern for the dangers ahead.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Below, Hoozeer and Böhm talk to Deadline about the emotional vulnerabilities and dangers of war.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Federal funding also supported a public alert system to warn viewers and public radio listeners of impending dangers.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Many reptiles also face additional dangers, giving them even worse odds of survival.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
When the temperatures plummet, many dangers lurk, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
The vote came after a presentation from local authorities, who cited the dangers of Deltopia over the years, including two deaths, a 2013 balcony collapse, a riot the following year that lasted several hours and multiple alcohol overdoses.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Vaccines and treatments have since eased the dangers posed by the pandemic, but viral threats have not disappeared.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
The congresswoman’s statement recognized the tension between satisfaction over Maduro’s removal and concern for the dangers ahead.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Below, Hoozeer and Böhm talk to Deadline about the emotional vulnerabilities and dangers of war.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Federal funding also supported a public alert system to warn viewers and public radio listeners of impending dangers.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dangers
Noun
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The Los Angeles Police Department could not immediately provide details of his arrest, but NBC4 reported that Sutherland allegedly got into an altercation with a ride-hailing driver, and was booked on suspicion of criminal threats.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Arechiga’s mother had also filed a restraining order against her son due to threats, but it was later dropped when no one showed up in court for the follow-up hearing on the request, according to court records.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Proper humidifier placement protects your home and health by preventing mold, moisture damage, and safety risks.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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The risks inherent in the LBO structure are exacerbated by the amount of debt PSKY must incur, its current financial position and future prospects, as well as the lengthy period to close the transaction – which PSKY itself estimates to be 12-18 months following signing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The increasing perils faced by mediators, coupled with the complexity of contemporary conflicts, demand that states and multilateral institutions must pool their experience, capacity and resources more effectively.—
Galip Dalay,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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So what are some ways parents can safeguard their young boys from any potential perils?—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Dangers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dangers. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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