as in vulnerable
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
a daring attempt to rescue the endangered passengers from the burning boat
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as in threatened
to place in danger
a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people
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Recent Examples of endangered
Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Law enforcement has asked the public for help finding an endangered missing person in Gem County.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026
One species, the European hamster, is critically endangered.
—Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
As an endangered species, Mexican gray wolves are kept within the experimental area south of I-40.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Law enforcement has asked the public for help finding an endangered missing person in Gem County.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Prosecutors alleged Gonzales did not follow his training and endangered the 19 students who died and an additional 10 surviving students.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026
One species, the European hamster, is critically endangered.
—Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangered
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Children are particularly vulnerable due to their smaller size and natural reaction when scared.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Orange County Register also published details of a February 2025 state investigation that found troubling practices at the hospital, which serves many poor and vulnerable patients.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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As their love story unfolded on a national stage, the intense fame and media attention that came along with it threatened to rip them apart.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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Trump earlier had threatened military action if Iran carried out mass executions of prisoners or killed peaceful demonstrators during a crackdown on protests that began in late December.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The human brain is highly susceptible to often unproductive mind-wandering, and modern technology has only made the problem worse.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
7 Jan. 2026
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Common Pests and Diseases Like all plants, hoyas can be susceptible to pests and diseases.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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But Taylor’s remarks quickly drew criticism from civil liberties advocates and media scholars, who said his comments risked undermining public safety and the public’s right to document police activity.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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But millions of student loan borrowers in default risked seeing their wages garnished and tax refunds seized, as the long forbearance program that began during the COVID-19 pandemic unwinds and debt collection involving tax refunds and wages resumed.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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The commission said the report overlooks other time-sensitive cases that don't require intake appointments.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Still, Trump’s attacks on Europe, which imperiled the transatlantic alliance, may have lasting effects, Politico wrote.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The good news is despite S&P giving the company a junk credit rating, according to the Times, Strategy’s liquidity is not immediately imperiled.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The room has a Prohibition Era feel, with its exposed brick bar, antique marble floors, warm lighting and leather barstools.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Jan. 2026
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During that intrusion, the attacker discovered an exposed API that could be used to access customer information linked to 700Credit's dealership clients.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Just as millions of Americans believe their quality of life and even safety were jeopardized when the Biden Administration encouraged millions to cross our southern border illegally.—
Douglas Mackinnon,
Boston Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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Sunday night’s 1-point lead was jeopardized, however, once Purdy was intercepted a second time after halftime by All-Pro Quinyon Mitchell.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Endangered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangered. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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