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
In February, Hawkins was fined $1,000 after pleading guilty in White County Circuit Court to misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and domestic battery.
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John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
Both of Iran’s next two matches are tougher on paper, endangering its chances of getting out of the World Cup group stage for the first time.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
California law contains extensive protection against the release of private records and information that would endanger ongoing police investigations.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
The very American imperialism that so endangered Muslim life had its roots in genocide and enslavement, the latter of which always took particular interest in black women.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
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John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
Both of Iran’s next two matches are tougher on paper, endangering its chances of getting out of the World Cup group stage for the first time.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
California law contains extensive protection against the release of private records and information that would endanger ongoing police investigations.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
The very American imperialism that so endangered Muslim life had its roots in genocide and enslavement, the latter of which always took particular interest in black women.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endanger
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But labor unions and safety experts warn driverless big rigs could threaten jobs and public safety.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Severe storms, flash flooding and extreme heat are battering parts of the Plains, Midwest and the South this weekend, threatening to disrupt World Cup fans, athletes and holiday travelers alike.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Mortgage rates remain well above the rates enjoyed by most current homeowners, who may be reluctant to put their homes on the market and risk a much higher rate on their next mortgage.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Be sure to weigh costs, storage needs and risk tolerance before making a decision.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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But it must be done without jeopardizing the future or sabotaging the present.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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This will jeopardize their health, create financial burdens, and ultimately increase costs for hospitals and taxpayers.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Policies of the current federal administration and in certain states have imperiled our global leadership and prospects for the next generations of aspiring scholars of science with the potential for significant damage to our nation’s public health and biomedical and industrial leadership.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Her husband, who works in a factory painting industrial trucks, would be penalized for such a move, imperiling future raises.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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“Endanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endanger. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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