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
Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Chimps are listed as an endangered species suffering from habitat destruction and the bushmeat trade.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Today, four are extinct and seven are endangered or threatened.
—Claire Rush, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The northeast corridor, home to lush forests and a nesting ground for the endangered leatherback turtle, has been one of the areas most affected by unregulated tourism.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Chimps are listed as an endangered species suffering from habitat destruction and the bushmeat trade.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
It is endangered, largely due to habitat destruction.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Today, four are extinct and seven are endangered or threatened.
—Claire Rush, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangered
Adjective
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Guthrie was already physically vulnerable.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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The expedition collected an unprecedented number of chemical, physical and biological samples that will help scientists understand ecosystem connections, biodiversity patterns and how vulnerable these deep-sea environments may be.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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On this occasion, his team only threatened to restore parity once, Henderson blocking Kostoulas’s shot after he was put through by Georginio Rutter.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Proctor threatened to shoot the animal.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These cows yield more milk but can be more susceptible to health problems.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Because telling Starfleet that the Furies are part Lynar, and particularly susceptible to high sonic frequencies, is just an ingenious ruse.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the two candidates most likely to lead Bangladesh into a post-Hasina future are a far cry from those who risked everything on the barricades and in the streets to topple her.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Without Danish consent, landing there risked a diplomatic crisis and potentially an escalation with Germany.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Thus, the article stressed that the Chinese navy must urgently address these risks, offering an unusually detailed proposal for a systematic crash-response plan, drawing lessons from US Navy salvage practices to improve readiness and protect sensitive technology.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Skechers Aero Razor harnesses the explosive benefits of superfoam while maintaining a sensitive, stable ride.—
Cory Smith,
Outside,
15 Feb. 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
Adjective
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The Chinese delayed their retaliation for a while and then, very cunningly, took disproportionate revenge on Canada, recognizing Canada as the weaker link, who got less from the tariffs and were more exposed.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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Many people may feel more exposed, vulnerable, or emotionally raw, precisely because an essential need needs to be recognized.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bill Maher has opened up about a falling out with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, admitting that a disagreement that jeopardized their friendship late last year has led him to believe the two will never speak again.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Feb. 2026
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For at least the 2026 season, Pearce's status could be jeopardized by serious legal problems.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Endangered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangered. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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