as in risking
to place in danger
a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people
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Recent Examples of endangering
In addition to the murder charge, Thompson faces charges of committing a terroristic act, aggravated assault, engaging in violent criminal group activity and endangering the welfare of a minor, according to the jail roster.
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Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Some of them could cause severe damage to space stations and satellites, endangering the global space economy floating above us, which is currently valued at more than $600 billion.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
Kelly Lewis, 52, is charged with felony child endangering after the child lost about 14% of his body weight.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025
Popular opposition focused on those projects both endangering their resources and enriching the very companies that fan the flames of heating.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Duren was also found guilty of knowingly and recklessly causing Caitlyn Naffziger’s death, reckless conduct with a deadly weapon and endangering the welfare of Naffziger’s child.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Average time served has increased dramatically in recent years, and research indicates many offenders could have served less time without endangering public safety.
—Khalil Cumberbatch, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
It has been linked to numerous injuries, fatalities and risky rescue operations, endangering both jumpers and emergency personnel.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The jury found Little not guilty on a third charge, another for recklessly endangering safety.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Some of them could cause severe damage to space stations and satellites, endangering the global space economy floating above us, which is currently valued at more than $600 billion.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
Kelly Lewis, 52, is charged with felony child endangering after the child lost about 14% of his body weight.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025
Popular opposition focused on those projects both endangering their resources and enriching the very companies that fan the flames of heating.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Duren was also found guilty of knowingly and recklessly causing Caitlyn Naffziger’s death, reckless conduct with a deadly weapon and endangering the welfare of Naffziger’s child.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Average time served has increased dramatically in recent years, and research indicates many offenders could have served less time without endangering public safety.
—Khalil Cumberbatch, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
It has been linked to numerous injuries, fatalities and risky rescue operations, endangering both jumpers and emergency personnel.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The jury found Little not guilty on a third charge, another for recklessly endangering safety.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangering
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Others self-deported, voluntarily leaving on their own rather than risking removal by force.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Some hotels explicitly prohibit such gratuities, with employees risking termination if caught accepting them.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Arsenal played attractive, threatening football, and looked poised for a rousing win.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Americans blame both parties for the logjam that is jeopardizing some federal programs and frozen pay for hundreds of thousands of government workers.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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In March, the USAF Reserve Chief testified that funding shortfalls and aging aircraft are jeopardizing readiness, warning that limited resources could undermine the Reserve’s ability to respond quickly to crises at home and abroad.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Behind the long ears and charismatic personalities of Arizona's iconic wild burros, their growing numbers are imperiling the future of Sonoran Desert plant life, according to a new study by researchers at the Arizona Game and Fish Department.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Still, by October — amid the government shutdown — mass layoffs were imperiling the DOE’s ability to administer special education, department sources told ABC News.—
Eli Cahan,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Endangering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangering. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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