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 animal pads beside her, companion and protector, its golden eyes scanning the landscape around them for predators or potential dangers, as it has been trained to do.
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Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
The book circles political concerns that remain relevant today, including empire, caste prejudice, and the dangers of despotism and corruption.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said during a news conference that the company suppressed internal safety warnings and deceived users about the true nature and dangers of the product.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
The dangers faced by health workers have been heightened by anger among residents over the stringent medical protocols for handling the victims’ bodies, which clash with local burial rites.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The dangers faced by health workers have been heightened by anger among residents over the stringent medical protocols for handling the victims' bodies, which clash with local burial rites.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
The dangers for conventional politicians are clear.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
But the dangers don’t stop there.
—Michael Bloomberg, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
The dangers of this informal economy are well-documented.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
The book circles political concerns that remain relevant today, including empire, caste prejudice, and the dangers of despotism and corruption.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said during a news conference that the company suppressed internal safety warnings and deceived users about the true nature and dangers of the product.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
The dangers faced by health workers have been heightened by anger among residents over the stringent medical protocols for handling the victims’ bodies, which clash with local burial rites.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The dangers faced by health workers have been heightened by anger among residents over the stringent medical protocols for handling the victims' bodies, which clash with local burial rites.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
The dangers for conventional politicians are clear.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
But the dangers don’t stop there.
—Michael Bloomberg, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
The dangers of this informal economy are well-documented.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dangers
Noun
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Autonomous task forces of drones could be assigned to defend against specific threats — Russian subs sneaking into the Atlantic Ocean, say, or a possible amphibious landing on Taiwan.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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What’s more, Rick can’t get through to Danny, because the pop star’s brash and aggressive manager (Jack Reynor) refuses to put Rick through, and responds to his claims with threats.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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These major crimes generally affect residents, according to experts, but that doesn’t mean visitors won’t face risks.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Noun
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In Season 3, such perils are compounded by the economic malaise affecting Gen Z-ers in their twenties.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
28 May 2026
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Those perils mean the breakneck rescue is being conducted at a snail's pace, all while the miner's face dangers including hypothermia, carbon dioxide poisoning and shortages of food and water.—
Matt Gutman,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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“Dangers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dangers. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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