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verb

past tense of endanger

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Recent Examples of endangered
Adjective
In 2020, the Dolan Fire in central California killed 12 endangered condors, including two chicks, that were roosting near Big Sur. John Leos, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, environmental advocates have raised concerns, including infringing on tribal culture and potential harms to nearby wetlands, groundwater, rivers and threatened and endangered species, such as wood turtles. Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Later, biologists used a sequencer about the size of a phone to stream the landscape’s DNA into code, revealing dozens upon dozens of species, some endangered, some invasive. Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025 Although Javice’s high-stakes case has been compared to that of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos, whose fraudulent technology endangered lives, the judge at her sentencing emphasized Javice’s crimes caused substantial financial and reputational damage to JPMorgan. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for endangered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangered
Adjective
  • Patrick Mahomes and the reigning AFC champion Chiefs look more vulnerable than in years past and are just 2-2 entering Monday night’s game against the Jaguars.
    James Boyd, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The people who are most vulnerable to the hard-to-breathe air that comes with climate change may inadvertently be adding to the problem, new research finds.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Kimmel was benched for three nights by ABC after Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, threatened to punish the network over comments the host made in a monologue.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
  • French President Emmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister this week, likely ruling out snap parliamentary elections that threatened to drive the country deeper into political chaos.
    Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Avoid using a trimmer or weed whacker close to tree trunks, as these tools may damage bark and leave fruit trees more susceptible to disease.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
  • In some cases, immunity from prior vaccination may have diminished over time, leaving them more susceptible if vaccine coverage falls and infections spread more widely.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • To many climate advocates, focusing too much on measures to prepare society for the physical costs of climate change risked distracting from efforts to cut emissions.
    Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The mass shooting and fire could have been deadlier if not for the bravery of those who risked their lives to save others, Danic said.
    Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Options may include topical corticosteroids or nonsteroidal immunomodulators, which are often used on sensitive areas or for long-term control.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Made without parabens, soaps or alcohols, the hypoallergenic wipes are great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The eggs are the first fossils to be reliably dated from the Qinglongshan fossil reserve, which includes three sites containing more than 3,000 eggs, the majority of which are semi-exposed and preserved in 3D, with their original shapes largely intact.
    Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Showcase the Apple iPhone Air’s slim design while protecting it with this bumper that leaves the front and back exposed.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • What does ABC's quick pulling of 'Kimmel' mean for the future of a genre already desperately imperiled by a changing media world?
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The continued success of this program is imperiled by a few issues, Dan Idzikowski, director of aging services, told members of the Finance Committee on Sept 11.
    Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Previous shutdowns also jeopardized small business loans, rural home-buyer loans, and aid for farmers.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Their emergency request for a temporary restraining order (TRO), filed September 29, argues that the administration has exceeded its legal authority and jeopardized both state sovereignty and public safety.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Endangered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangered. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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