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
Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
So when a park ranger spotted one while monitoring streams in a remote forest in September 2025, the discovery thrilled scientists and wildlife enthusiasts alike — and offered rare data about an endangered species whose ancestors lived alongside dinosaurs.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Those remaining are often listed as threatened or endangered.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Predator ranks growing California is struggling to manage the behavior of other predators whose ranks are growing thanks to the state’s conservation programs and endangered species protections.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
So when a park ranger spotted one while monitoring streams in a remote forest in September 2025, the discovery thrilled scientists and wildlife enthusiasts alike — and offered rare data about an endangered species whose ancestors lived alongside dinosaurs.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Those are looking increasingly threatened — if not outright endangered — in 2026.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Those remaining are often listed as threatened or endangered.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangered
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But his Hamlet needs a stalwart supporting cast with whom to spar, and Ahmed tangles beautifully with Shakespeare veteran Timothy Spall, who plays Laertes’ father and family adviser Polonius, and Morfydd Clark as a steely but vulnerable Ophelia.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, some dryers are designed specifically to limit the damage done to vulnerable hair.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Law enforcement arrested a man who allegedly threatened his family and a police officer before fleeing in a vehicle on Sunday.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Apr. 2026
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Iran threatened to strike an AI center in the United Arab Emirates after an airstrike targeted Tehran’s Sharif University of Technology on Monday morning, the semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Tomato, pepper, eggplant and tomatillo are all susceptible to the same soil pathogens.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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For example, research shows that adolescent boys are more susceptible to pressure for risk-taking behaviors than girls.—
Amy Morin,
Parents,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pivotal negotiations in Pakistan this weekend between the United States and Iran could hinge on developments in Lebanon, where ongoing Israeli strikes Thursday risked derailing a wider regional ceasefire.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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For decades, our parents risked everything so their children could get the education they were denied.—
Sediqa Fahimi,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For once in his life, Sting manages to add some sensitive harmonies without trying to steal the show.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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By connecting a phone to a computer using a USB cable, an attacker with physical access may be able to exploit the flaw during the early boot process, potentially exposing sensitive data before full security protections are enforced.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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America’s dealings with other nations across the globe have been imperiled by the threat of tariffs, and keeping this commitment to cooperation on the table is a must in the current trade environment.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The last-minute impasse imperiled the likelihood of a swift end to the DHS shutdown, which has upended airport security across the country.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Plus, by leaving the foot more exposed, sandals help elongate the leg, which is particularly useful when wearing capri-length pants.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
22 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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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said that regardless of the final outcome of the case, Peters jeopardized people's safety and threatened democratic election processes.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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As the sun sets, Rachel no longer believes Nicky is her soulmate, and the wedding is jeopardized.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Endangered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangered. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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