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
That’s because the steelhead here are endangered, at both the state and federal levels.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Doing so would endanger his thesis that Russia is actually fulfilling its war aims and Ukraine is not.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 9 June 2026
Rising dollar volatility is endangering a currency-trading strategy that had been a steady winner in recent months.
—Carter Johnson, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
Can micrometeoroids endanger a spacecraft?
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 June 2026
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Doing so would endanger his thesis that Russia is actually fulfilling its war aims and Ukraine is not.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 9 June 2026
Rising dollar volatility is endangering a currency-trading strategy that had been a steady winner in recent months.
—Carter Johnson, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
Can micrometeoroids endanger a spacecraft?
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endanger
Verb
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While up is threatening to replace down, the cow is preparing to jump over the moon.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The guests—including Kate Middleton and Peter's cousin Prince William—shielded their fancy dress with umbrellas, as the skies threatened to open.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
6 June 2026
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Iran's drones are not precise and could hit any part of the vessel, which risks an ecological disaster, Rubio said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Many consumers remain curious about AI-powered shopping tools while questioning whether technology risks eroding individuality in personal style.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Environmental justice, transit and housing advocates warned the changes gut the program’s core mission, slash auction revenue by about $2 billion a year and jeopardize frontline climate and public-health protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Without the right environmental variables, the microbial neighborhoods will simply die off — and Yi has also thought through all the left-field scenarios that could have jeopardized the work.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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In neighboring Maine, Graham Platner was contending with a drumbeat of reports about his history with women that has left some Democrats worried that the party's path to a Senate majority is suddenly imperiled.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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In neighboring Maine, Graham Platner was contending with a drumbeat of reports about his history with women that has left some Democrats worried that the party’s path to a Senate majority is suddenly imperiled.—
Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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“Endanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endanger. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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