as in to threaten
to place in danger
a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people
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Recent Examples of endanger
The second-largest animal on the planet, fin whales are considered endangered under the Endangered Species Act and depleted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
That camp is led by Newsom, who argues the California proposal would endanger the state’s long term fiscal health and wouldn’t do enough for causes beyond healthcare, which is set to receive 90% of revenues the tax generates.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
In addition to environmental education and advocacy, the center’s mission includes propagating rare and endangered native plants and rehabilitating birds of prey, reptiles and amphibians.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
In Season 3, the team enters Dinopia, a civilized dinosaur world, to face threats endangering both worlds through friendship, courage, and teamwork.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
24 June 2026
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
That camp is led by Newsom, who argues the California proposal would endanger the state’s long term fiscal health and wouldn’t do enough for causes beyond healthcare, which is set to receive 90% of revenues the tax generates.
—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
In addition to environmental education and advocacy, the center’s mission includes propagating rare and endangered native plants and rehabilitating birds of prey, reptiles and amphibians.
—
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
In Season 3, the team enters Dinopia, a civilized dinosaur world, to face threats endangering both worlds through friendship, courage, and teamwork.
—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endanger
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The caller reported that a family member was threatening them.
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In the weeks since Fable 5 and Mythos 5 were forced out of commission, industry leaders and experts became increasingly worried that the ad-hoc ban would threaten America’s AI lead against China.
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The trial court risked prejudicing the jury by improperly admitting evidence about Mead Johnson’s finances, including its revenues, profits, and executive compensation, the appeals court said.
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Delaying much beyond that risks the continuity that has sustained collider physics for generations.
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Card room operators and several local governments argued the regulations would jeopardize more than 30,000 jobs and reduce tax revenue that helps fund city services in communities where card rooms operate.
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Yet the company seems to continually miscalculate the extent to which this dynamic will jeopardize its business.
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Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s direct oversight sparked the crossfire now gripping the region and have imperiled negotiations for a lasting ceasefire.
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Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s direct oversight sparked the days of crossfire and have imperiled the talks for a lasting ceasefire.
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“Endanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endanger. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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