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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Environmental groups who have sought to protect endangered beluga whales and other species in the area cheered the development.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
There are more than 100 locations considered endangered by the architectural conservation group.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Conservationists-in-the-making can join hands-on efforts like removing poacher snares, clearing invasive plants, or collecting data on endangered species.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Environmental groups who have sought to protect endangered beluga whales and other species in the area cheered the development.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
And at least 50 people died while being treated behind bars by a for-profit health care company whose practices endangered those with mental illness.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
There are more than 100 locations considered endangered by the architectural conservation group.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangered
Adjective
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While financial precarity is often associated with lower-income households, a February 2026 analysis by consulting firm Kearney suggests many higher earners remain vulnerable as well.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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But knowing that viewers would be seeing his romantic side was a vulnerable feeling that Withers had to prepare himself for.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Burgeoning national college football powers at Miami and elsewhere threatened Notre Dame’s place in the national hierarchy.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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British ministers are drawing up plans to send minesweeping drones to the Strait of Hormuz after Iran threatened ships traveling through the vital oil route.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The decision to die is drastic and irreversible; should it really be left up to a young person whose brain is still developing, and who is susceptible to influence by peers and authority figures?—
Charles Lane,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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Cats are also very susceptible to acetaminophen (Tylenol) poisoning, which causes liver damage and impairs the ability of blood to carry oxygen (methemoglobinemia).—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some social media users thought the integration risked overshadowing the awards.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who has defied the regime before has risked their life to do so, and – despite being at the mercy of the most ferocious military machine on the face of the planet – the regime might yet survive.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Frost and freeze conditions will damage unprotected vegetation that is sensitive to freezing temperatures.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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Uncompromising Hygiene and Safety Pregnant and postpartum bodies are often highly sensitive to touch and smell, so much so that, at times, otherwise minor irritations and sensations can feel overwhelming.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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Without tourism, many small communities are also imperiled, said Olivia McKendrick, co-founder of Cultural Sanctuaries, a non-profit dedicated to protecting indigenous culture, language, and land.—
Jen Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s football federation had suggested its involvement was imperiled.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rushing cotton through the system throws up new challenges, leaving brands and retailers more exposed.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2026
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The objective is to reduce exposed equity within the entity in a lawful and structured manner.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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UConn’s 68-62 slip-up last Saturday against Marquette jeopardized the pursuit of a top seed by Florida’s primary competition for the final one.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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In fact, their second consecutive defeat and fourth in the last five games despite a season-high 30 points from Jordan Pope has jeopardized Texas’ projected tournament berth and left it with a huge sense of urgency in the upcoming SEC Tournament in Nashville.—
Kirk Bohls,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Endangered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangered. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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