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
He was charged with seven counts, including first-degree reckless endangering safety and two counts of eluding an officer.
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Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Set at the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war, the intimate thriller follows Kyiv newlyweds trapped in their apartment and cut off from the outside world, a situation endangering both their lives and their relationship.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 15 May 2026
Six days after that report was issued, one of the Salmon River special education elementary teachers who had been placed on leave by the district, was arrested by New York state police for allegedly endangering the welfare of a student in May 2025.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 14 May 2026
Haq said Wednesday that the crisis is also endangering lives in other ways.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Even the prospect of rocketing so many satellites to circle the Earth, and possibly endangering other spacecraft, could trigger a political tornado that spins across the globe.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
On April 17, the pair both entered not-guilty pleas to four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment, in entry of appearance motions obtained by PEOPLE.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
McElroy was arrested after she was accused of endangering her unborn child through substance use, a felony.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Pro-democracy advocate Lai, founder of the now-shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was convicted in December for collusion with foreign forces, endangering national security, and conspiracy to publish seditious materials.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Set at the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war, the intimate thriller follows Kyiv newlyweds trapped in their apartment and cut off from the outside world, a situation endangering both their lives and their relationship.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 15 May 2026
Six days after that report was issued, one of the Salmon River special education elementary teachers who had been placed on leave by the district, was arrested by New York state police for allegedly endangering the welfare of a student in May 2025.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 14 May 2026
Haq said Wednesday that the crisis is also endangering lives in other ways.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Even the prospect of rocketing so many satellites to circle the Earth, and possibly endangering other spacecraft, could trigger a political tornado that spins across the globe.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
On April 17, the pair both entered not-guilty pleas to four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment, in entry of appearance motions obtained by PEOPLE.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
McElroy was arrested after she was accused of endangering her unborn child through substance use, a felony.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Pro-democracy advocate Lai, founder of the now-shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was convicted in December for collusion with foreign forces, endangering national security, and conspiracy to publish seditious materials.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangering
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He can’t be named here without risking his loops at the club, but trust that his local knowledge includes which Delaware County bartenders reliably tally a light check and how to navigate every inch of Aronimink.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Structural De-risking through Backlog Conversion The central insight regarding the structural de-risking of Nebius’s business model via backlog conversion is currently being overshadowed by revenue volatility in headlines.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Hundreds of miles downriver from the Big Bend, in the Rio Grande Valley, wall construction has been proceeding at a rapid pace, threatening areas—a historic chapel, a wildlife refuge, a state park, the National Butterfly Center—that had previously been protected by Congress.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The strait’s closure has stranded tankers and caused energy prices to spike, threatening global economic growth.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Airfare costs, shipping rates and utility bills are climbing, jeopardizing economic growth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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The food emergency is being driven by violence from armed groups, political unrest and an economic crisis, the agency says, and rising fuel prices are jeopardizing what little progress the country has made in tackling the problem.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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The demise of American budget carrier Spirit Airlines reflects how the jet fuel crisis stemming from the Iran war is imperiling the global travel industry, analysts said.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
3 May 2026
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Trump’s desire to bundle the bills and amendments together also risks imperiling the appropriations legislation.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Endangering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangering. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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