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 mail voting crackdown, in particular, is divisive among Republicans and could endanger any amendment that includes it.
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
The idea that our Secretary of Health could be someone who is a leading anti-vaccine advocate and to put in place at the federal level an advisory committee stacked with anti-vaccine advocates endangered the health of children in America.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Israel's plants mix that water back into the Mediterranean, where it's diluted enough to not endanger aquatic life.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Strangers could board and jump off the boats, endangering themselves, or vandalize the craft, the lawsuit says.
—Joe Marusak
march 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
The idea that our Secretary of Health could be someone who is a leading anti-vaccine advocate and to put in place at the federal level an advisory committee stacked with anti-vaccine advocates endangered the health of children in America.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Israel's plants mix that water back into the Mediterranean, where it's diluted enough to not endanger aquatic life.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Strangers could board and jump off the boats, endangering themselves, or vandalize the craft, the lawsuit says.
—Joe Marusak
march 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endanger
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He was taken to an area hospital in non-life threatening condition and is expected to survive.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2026
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Research shows that abusers will threaten, harm or kill a beloved companion animal to manipulate and control the people who love them.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Republicans have charged that Democrats are risking the nation’s security by blocking funding to the department.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Without the ability to recognize their most valuable customers, brands risk unintentionally penalizing loyal shoppers with strict policies.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, the administration was taking steps in a civil rights investigation that had the potential to jeopardize all of Harvard’s federal funding, including federal student aid.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Arab Gulf states warn that Israel's actions jeopardize global energy security and escalate tensions.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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Reimbursements haven’t been returned by the federal government, which could imperil the project moving ahead.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Originally introduced from the African continent for erosion control and as livestock forage, now this species is imperiling Arizona’s beloved saguaro cactuses, palo verde and summer wildflowers, transforming swaths of the Sonoran Desert into a grassland monoculture.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Endanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endanger. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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