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
He was taken into custody and transported to Norwalk police headquarters, where he was charged with two counts of criminal attempt at assault on a police officer, two counts of first-degree reckless endangerment and first-degree threatening.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
The charges include aggravated assault, evading arrest, reckless endangerment, reckless driving, speeding, and assault on a first responder.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Machado’s wife, Tammy, pleaded not guilty on Monday to five felony charges, including tax and mortgage fraud, child endangerment and animal cruelty.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The child's parents -- 38-year-old Michelle Price and her boyfriend, 43-year-old Steve Ramirez -- were both initially charged with felony child endangerment, possession of fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia, prosecutors said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
According to court records reviewed by this news organization, the woman, a 40-year-old cousin of Jaxon, had pleaded no contest in April 2014 to the felony endangerment charge, along with misdemeanor drunk driving.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The two were initially charged with felony child endangerment, possession of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia, and Ramirez was also charged with resisting, obstructing, and delaying a peace officer.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Stuart Roane, 59, is charged with causing serious bodily injury when operating a vehicle with a Schedule I or II substance in his blood, a Level 5 felony, operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangerment, and reckless driving, both Class A misdemeanors.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Both parents now face a preliminary hearing later this month on the misdemeanor endangerment charges.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
The charges include aggravated assault, evading arrest, reckless endangerment, reckless driving, speeding, and assault on a first responder.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Machado’s wife, Tammy, pleaded not guilty on Monday to five felony charges, including tax and mortgage fraud, child endangerment and animal cruelty.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The child's parents -- 38-year-old Michelle Price and her boyfriend, 43-year-old Steve Ramirez -- were both initially charged with felony child endangerment, possession of fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia, prosecutors said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
According to court records reviewed by this news organization, the woman, a 40-year-old cousin of Jaxon, had pleaded no contest in April 2014 to the felony endangerment charge, along with misdemeanor drunk driving.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The two were initially charged with felony child endangerment, possession of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia, and Ramirez was also charged with resisting, obstructing, and delaying a peace officer.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Stuart Roane, 59, is charged with causing serious bodily injury when operating a vehicle with a Schedule I or II substance in his blood, a Level 5 felony, operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangerment, and reckless driving, both Class A misdemeanors.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Both parents now face a preliminary hearing later this month on the misdemeanor endangerment charges.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangerment
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Oversight should focus on providers that exhibit clear signs of risk, with better use of data to identify outliers and more consistent, targeted audits.—
Tom Koutsoumpas,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Wall Street bank said the PlayStation owner's size positions it to manage both the risks and rewards of AI advances.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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The conflict comes at a particularly precarious time for the luxury sector, which had been largely expected to return to growth in 2026 after a year-long slump – a recovery that is now in jeopardy.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Despite Russini 's departure from her job, there've been no indications that Vrabel's job could be in jeopardy.—
Valeriya Antonshchuk,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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McMahon had a career’s worth of lessons in the virtues of bombast, and also in the dangers of it.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Although the moody, groovy songs on her 1999 debut, No Angel, seemed to hint at danger or allude to Dido’s former life as a teenage wild child, Life for Rent was all middle-class Islington status quo.—
Shaad D’Souza,
Pitchfork,
19 Apr. 2026
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The story involves the troubles of a beloved brother, and the longtime effort to reckon with his pain and that of his family.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Lord and Cionel Perez pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings before turning it over to Clayton Beeter, who notched his second save in three tries but had to pitch out of trouble.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Endangerment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangerment. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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