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 conservationist Rachel Carson made many Americans aware of the dangers of pesticides for the first time in her 1962 bestseller Silent Spring.
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Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Plaintiffs also accuse the companies of failing to warn users about the risks of using their products and of deliberately concealing their dangers.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Unusual for an arrest report, the arresting deputy also included an excerpt on the dangers of takeovers.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Nelson said the plan includes billboards and a presence at neighborhood events to educate residents about the dangers and penalties associated with celebratory or random gunfire.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 9 Feb. 2026
Those dangers, combined with Arctic pollution concerns, have driven some companies to pledge to stay away - at least for now.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The firm ran ads warning of the dangers of marijuana during the weeks leading up to the vote on the Amendment 3, which won approval from 56% of Florida voters but failed to reach the 60% threshold needed to become law.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
The scenes playing out in Minneapolis in recent weeks offer an object lesson in the dangers of federal overreach.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Indiana officials are considering legislation to better protect children from online dangers and improve the missing person alert system.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Plaintiffs also accuse the companies of failing to warn users about the risks of using their products and of deliberately concealing their dangers.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Unusual for an arrest report, the arresting deputy also included an excerpt on the dangers of takeovers.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Nelson said the plan includes billboards and a presence at neighborhood events to educate residents about the dangers and penalties associated with celebratory or random gunfire.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 9 Feb. 2026
Those dangers, combined with Arctic pollution concerns, have driven some companies to pledge to stay away - at least for now.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The firm ran ads warning of the dangers of marijuana during the weeks leading up to the vote on the Amendment 3, which won approval from 56% of Florida voters but failed to reach the 60% threshold needed to become law.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
The scenes playing out in Minneapolis in recent weeks offer an object lesson in the dangers of federal overreach.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Indiana officials are considering legislation to better protect children from online dangers and improve the missing person alert system.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dangers
Noun
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This email was sent in the context of advice the duchess was given to try to assuage Epstein and his threats.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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According to court documents, Shadbar became agitated and threatened to kill the family, using a racist slur in his threats, presumably directed at Robertson’s sons who are Black.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Onana has spent time in the gym and with doctors to understand his injury problems and how best to manage the risks.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Volunteers spoke of the risks of verbal and physical confrontations with ICE agents, including the use of pepper spray and other irritants against observers and even arrests.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The slaying dramatized the perils faced by journalists in Mexico, where scores have been slain in recent years.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Inchauspé agrees and has spoken to Vogue in the past about the perils of the choice.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Dangers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dangers. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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