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
The rule finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency rescinded a 2009 government declaration known as the endangerment finding that determined carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare.
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Todd Richmond, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
The protester who threw a garbage bin was arrested for reckless endangerment shortly after cops arrive, officials said.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
One of the reckless endangerment arrests was for a person who allegedly threw garbage at a vehicle that was unrelated to the ICE operation, according to the NYPD.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 3 May 2026
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said that since the beginning of 2026, three parents have been charged with child endangerment for allowing their children to illegally ride e-motorcycles.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Mejer was initially charged with child endangerment, accessory after the fact to a crime, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, loaning a motor vehicle to an unlicensed driver and providing false information to a peace officer.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The 14-year-old’s mother has been charged with involuntary manslaughter as well as child endangerment, accessory after the fact, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The boy’s mother, 50-year-old Tommi Jo Mejer of Aliso Viejo, was later arrested and charged with felony child endangerment, being an accessory after the fact and several misdemeanors, including contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The Appellate Court, however, affirmed his conviction on pleas of guilty of second-degree reckless endangerment, first-degree threatening and third-degree intimidation based on bigotry or bias.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Todd Richmond, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
The protester who threw a garbage bin was arrested for reckless endangerment shortly after cops arrive, officials said.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
One of the reckless endangerment arrests was for a person who allegedly threw garbage at a vehicle that was unrelated to the ICE operation, according to the NYPD.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 3 May 2026
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said that since the beginning of 2026, three parents have been charged with child endangerment for allowing their children to illegally ride e-motorcycles.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Mejer was initially charged with child endangerment, accessory after the fact to a crime, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, loaning a motor vehicle to an unlicensed driver and providing false information to a peace officer.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The 14-year-old’s mother has been charged with involuntary manslaughter as well as child endangerment, accessory after the fact, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The boy’s mother, 50-year-old Tommi Jo Mejer of Aliso Viejo, was later arrested and charged with felony child endangerment, being an accessory after the fact and several misdemeanors, including contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The Appellate Court, however, affirmed his conviction on pleas of guilty of second-degree reckless endangerment, first-degree threatening and third-degree intimidation based on bigotry or bias.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangerment
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While everyone can be affected by smoke or ozone, the MPCA says those at higher risk of health complications include outdoor workers, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who have heart or lung conditions.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Regardless, much of the developing world is made up of much younger countries, with populations in Africa, for example, at much lower risk of serious outcomes from COVID-19 than elderly individuals with comorbidities in the United States or Western Europe.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Plus, with carbon pricing now covering 28 percent of global emissions, the industry faces growing exposure to a new layer of fiscal jeopardy, threatening the viability of traditional low-cost production models.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Indiana has staggered statewide elections, so Bray is not up for reelection until 2028, but his leadership position could be in jeopardy with the results of Tuesday's election.—
Caroline Linton,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Critics may suggest that licenses for tradeworkers like electricians are still necessary given the dangers inherent to construction.—
Maxwell Harden,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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All of us are in danger of losing our work to AI.—
Mark Phillips,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Quintana had no trouble taming the potent, but free-swinging Braves lineup.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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The company is in its second bankruptcy and was in serious financial trouble well before the Iran war sent jet fuel prices surging.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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“Endangerment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangerment. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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