as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
I didn't think I would be subject to any endangerment if I simply dangled my legs over the rock ledge
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Recent Examples of endangerment
Gonzales faces 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment and could be sentenced to a maximum of two years in prison if he’s convicted.
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Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Gonzales has pleaded not guilty to 29 counts of child endangerment or abandonment.
—Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Arredondo was the on-scene commander during the shooting and has been separately charged with 10 counts of felony child endangerment.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
In one case, prosecutors charged Boley with two counts of chemical endangerment of a child, a felony under Alabama law.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Adrian Gonzales is charged with 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment — one count for each child in the classroom.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Adrian Gonzales, one of the first officers to respond to the 2022 attack, is charged with 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment in a rare prosecution of an officer accused of not doing more to save lives.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Misztal was charged with interfering with an officer/resisting, third-degree assault and second-degree reckless endangerment.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Now one of the first officers on the scene is about to stand trial on multiple charges of child abandonment and endangerment.
—Jim Vertuno, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Gonzales has pleaded not guilty to 29 counts of child endangerment or abandonment.
—Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Arredondo was the on-scene commander during the shooting and has been separately charged with 10 counts of felony child endangerment.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
In one case, prosecutors charged Boley with two counts of chemical endangerment of a child, a felony under Alabama law.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Adrian Gonzales is charged with 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment — one count for each child in the classroom.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Adrian Gonzales, one of the first officers to respond to the 2022 attack, is charged with 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment in a rare prosecution of an officer accused of not doing more to save lives.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Misztal was charged with interfering with an officer/resisting, third-degree assault and second-degree reckless endangerment.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Now one of the first officers on the scene is about to stand trial on multiple charges of child abandonment and endangerment.
—Jim Vertuno, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangerment
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Most of the world's volcanoes that pose a risk to humans already have detailed maps of their interiors, but not Popocatépetl, despite the fact that some 25 million people live within a 62-mile radius and houses, schools, hospitals and five airports could be affected by an eruption.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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These popular items are at risk of selling out, so be sure to shop our 10 picks today while prices start at just $16.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Cameron Dicker kicked field goals of 37 and 27 yards and running back Omarion Hampton scored on a 5-yard run in the second half, and the Chargers were never in serious jeopardy.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
21 Dec. 2025
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That work could be put in jeopardy by the center’s breakup.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
17 Dec. 2025
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The usage has also led to improved community engagement surrounding the dangers of celebratory gunfire, an issue that has plagued Kansas City for years, Becchina said.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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This windfall and the attendant political benefits for the governor have come at public expense, as the dangers of marijuana become tragically apparent.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Another teaches free guitar lessons to keep kids out of trouble.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The first signs of trouble came in the opening minutes of the game.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Endangerment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangerment. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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