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
Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
This latest pygmy hippo addition to the Wildlife World Zoo makes a total of three of the endangered species there.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
The peregrine falcon, once endangered in the United States, has a couple of great flying records.
—Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
SpaceX said on its launch page that residents in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties might experience one or more sonic booms during the launch, a phenomenon that has long upset residents and raised concerns about the booms’ effect on nearby endangered species.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
This latest pygmy hippo addition to the Wildlife World Zoo makes a total of three of the endangered species there.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
Danish star Bang, whose credits include Bad Sisters, Dracula and The Square, is Joseph, the Jewish doctor whose life becomes increasingly endangered after World War One.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
The peregrine falcon, once endangered in the United States, has a couple of great flying records.
—Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangered
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Affordability concerns have made Trump and Republicans politically vulnerable ahead of this year’s midterms.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Menopausal and postmenopausal women are more vulnerable to having a vitamin D deficiency because estrogen levels decline during menopause.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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Hungary, seen as the EU's most pro-Russian member, threatened over the weekend to hold up both the sanctions and the $106 billion loan meant to help Ukraine meet its military and economic needs for the next two years.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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Orbán has frequently threatened to scuttle the bloc’s efforts to sanction Moscow over its invasion, and has decried attempts to hit Russia’s energy revenues that help finance the war.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In some ways, Florida is already more susceptible to fire, thanks to that drought index.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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This results in lots of spindly new growth, which is weak and susceptible to diseases, pests, and breakage.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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The film — whose executive producers include Trevor Noah and Richard Branson — makes clear the personal danger that Tutu risked for his cause.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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It's rigged with landmines…My aunt risked her life to cross over.—
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.—
Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
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Derived from eucalyptus wood, the material is gentle on sensitive skin, manages moisture, and has a silky, luxe texture.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 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
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Hoary vervain is a drought tolerant perennial perfect for hot, exposed sites.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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An exposed décolletage keeps the silhouette from being basic while keeping it classy.—
Collette Grimes,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 2026.
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