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
Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Then last year, a study by Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium and the National Marine Fisheries Service also found millions of staghorn coral live in or near the channel, amounting to what might be the largest remaining wild stand of the endangered coral.
—Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Daniel T. Blumstein, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
This was not just an attack on my home but endangered my child and disrupted the safety of our entire neighborhood.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
While Ojibwe is considered an endangered language, Hermes-Roach said efforts like this are critical in keeping it alive.
—Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Then last year, a study by Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium and the National Marine Fisheries Service also found millions of staghorn coral live in or near the channel, amounting to what might be the largest remaining wild stand of the endangered coral.
—Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
For example, Australia’s regent honeyeater populations have been shrinking and are critically endangered.
—Daniel T. Blumstein, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
This was not just an attack on my home but endangered my child and disrupted the safety of our entire neighborhood.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangered
Adjective
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Bronson, with the atomic scientists group, also said nuclear plants are vulnerable during conflicts, citing recent instances where reactors were specifically targeted during the Iran war and the Russia-Ukraine War.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Overwatering can leave grass with weak roots and vulnerable to diseases, so stick to a schedule and spot-treat patches if needed.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
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Swalwell denied it and threatened to take legal action against the woman.—
Nancy Cordes,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Trump also publicly threatened a lawsuit after denying involvement in creating the lewd drawing when interviewed by the story’s reporters.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Just like any living creature, trees are susceptible to diseases.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
18 Apr. 2026
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Because there’s something about Toni Collette as a charismatic cult leader offering you a framework for your rage that feels like something Mae Martin would be susceptible to.—
Brittany Delay,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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If this trend continues, by trading away his upcoming first-rounders, Pagliocca risked pulling the Sky out of contention for either Watkins or Strong.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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For decades, hundreds of people like Coffey risked so much to convert dangerous or run-down places — such as Val’s and SIR — into spaces where people could forge new friendships, find love and companionship, and build community.—
Julio Capó,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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This was essentially a copy of the main laser beam, used as a sensitive probe to detect tiny fluctuations that the main system couldn’t easily see.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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Berries, leafy greens, and other fresh fruits and vegetables are also particularly sensitive to temperature fluctuations.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
19 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
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In the past a bundle of extensions could conjure images of the exposed, holding-on-by-a-strand mishaps of the early aughts.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 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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Mining has fueled tensions within communities, where residents depend on fishing and tourism, both of which could be jeopardized.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In turn, many homeowners are opting into the FAIR Plan rather than turning to it as a last resort, contributing to a rapid expansion that officials warn has jeopardized its ability to pay claims.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Endangered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangered. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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