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
Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Boyer’s project is part of a growing push to preserve and revitalize endangered languages with the help of robotics and artificial intelligence, often led by young people looking to connect more deeply with their Indigenous roots.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 26 Aug. 2025
There's people that are incredibly dedicated, working very hard to maintain some of these native plants and these birds and snails and all the different things that are threatened and endangered.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
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The nonprofit has served more than 1,000 Indigenous youths from 20 endangered rivers, with a goal to inspire them to become the next generation of water and river protectors.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Boyer’s project is part of a growing push to preserve and revitalize endangered languages with the help of robotics and artificial intelligence, often led by young people looking to connect more deeply with their Indigenous roots.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Is the Endangered Species Act endangered?
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 26 Aug. 2025
There's people that are incredibly dedicated, working very hard to maintain some of these native plants and these birds and snails and all the different things that are threatened and endangered.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangered
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Last month, the Food and Drug Administration granted approval for COVID-19 vaccine doses for people over age 65, who are most vulnerable to severe infections.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Sep. 2025
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Recent studies have shown entry-level positions especially vulnerable to automation are being scaled back thanks to AI.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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While it is largely remembered today as an Arab revolt against British rule, it was also marked by internecine violence, with Husseini using it as an opportunity to consolidate control and murder those who threatened his rule.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many Dungeons and Dragons adventures feature the classic loop of a small settlement threatened by a nearby monster lair.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The largest member of the grass family, bamboo is combustible, susceptible to deterioration and weaker in rain, raising legitimate questions about its durability, Arup’s Ho said.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Those are straightforward power rushes designed to contain mobile quarterbacks rather than spamming exotic pressure looks that could leave the defensive line susceptible to holes.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Clarkin also said other student-athletes also participated and risked their participation.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Crops grew at a miracle pace, and such fertile land needed to be divided and mapped for all who risked the journey.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bella, now three and a half years old, was described by Overbye as calm, sensitive, quiet, smart, and playful.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Prevent this by grounding AI in your documents and adding human review for sensitive content.—
Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And in the height of summer, with an extra air conditioner pumping in the corner, the heat from the semi-exposed kitchen can make the dining room feel slightly steamy.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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There’s a good amount of pedaling and a few exposed, high-stakes areas.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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They're listed as imperiled by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and largely reside along the western highland Rim from Stewart County to the southern border, according to the agency.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
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Without these funds in place, a lot of the new music discovery and support apparatus is imperiled.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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Anyhow, the film faced immense production challenges due to October 7, which jeopardized painstaking preproduction work in Palestine.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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And now the ChatGPT moment has jeopardized Google’s core business.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Endangered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangered. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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