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
Police said the investigation established probable cause for robbery, false imprisonment, kidnapping and felony child endangerment.
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Bay City News, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
Fryer, who lives in Clifton, is now charged with assault, menacing and reckless endangerment.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Petitpas was wanted on a warrant charging him with murder, first-degree assault, risk of injury to a minor, criminal possession of a firearm, criminal use of a firearm and first-degree reckless endangerment, Boisvert said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
The teen, who is from Brooklyn, was charged with reckless endangerment and criminal weapons possession.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
The parents are facing reckless endangerment charges, the department said.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 18 June 2026
On Monday, June 15, Brenda Deutsch, 70, of Winfield, pleaded guilty to one count of felony child endangerment, online court records show.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Now the park’s animals are organized by their degree of endangerment.
—Esther Yi, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Bay City News, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
Fryer, who lives in Clifton, is now charged with assault, menacing and reckless endangerment.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Petitpas was wanted on a warrant charging him with murder, first-degree assault, risk of injury to a minor, criminal possession of a firearm, criminal use of a firearm and first-degree reckless endangerment, Boisvert said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
The teen, who is from Brooklyn, was charged with reckless endangerment and criminal weapons possession.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
The parents are facing reckless endangerment charges, the department said.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 18 June 2026
On Monday, June 15, Brenda Deutsch, 70, of Winfield, pleaded guilty to one count of felony child endangerment, online court records show.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Now the park’s animals are organized by their degree of endangerment.
—Esther Yi, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangerment
Noun
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The letter warns that those credits are now at risk of expiring, and argues that they should be made refundable or transferable.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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His attorneys said his blood sugar levels were only checked once a month in the jail, putting him at risk of organ failure or even death.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The Dutch haven’t been eliminated in the first round of a World Cup since 1938, but a loss here could put that streak in jeopardy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Now, some wildlife managers worry the program itself is in jeopardy.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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Meteorologists warn above-average temperatures and low humidity from the Rockies to the Pacific are elevating fire danger.—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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The dry conditions have also created high fire danger in parts of the state.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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In a Truth Social post on June 19, the president blamed vandals for the troubles that have cropped up after the $16 million renovation of the pool.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Scott Schaefer, chair of the Economics Department at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, said the remaining low-cost carriers will have trouble filling Spirit’s void.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
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“Endangerment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangerment. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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