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
Valencia had been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and child endangerment on March 20 and held over the weekend before being released, said Azusa Police Chief Rocky Wenrick at a news conference.
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Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Wallen pleaded guilty in December 2024 to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment and was sentenced to seven days in a DUI education center and two years of supervised probation.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Policymakers and lawmakers are worried that AI reading emotions and trying to gauge mental states is an endangerment to the public.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The teen was charged with second-degree assault with a firearm, first-degree threatening, criminal possession of a firearm, second-degree reckless endangerment, risk of injury to a minor and second-degree breach of peace.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The petition that initially accused Lopez of political bribery, intentional evasion of the insurance process, property damage and child endangerment was narrowed to negligence and emotional distress.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Pierwsza is now facing several charges, including causing a catastrophe, reckless endangerment, and disorderly conduct.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The jury in March found O’Connor guilty of crimes including child endangerment and furnishing alcohol to a minor, and dissuading a witness.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The couple face child endangerment and abandonment charges.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Wallen pleaded guilty in December 2024 to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment and was sentenced to seven days in a DUI education center and two years of supervised probation.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Policymakers and lawmakers are worried that AI reading emotions and trying to gauge mental states is an endangerment to the public.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The teen was charged with second-degree assault with a firearm, first-degree threatening, criminal possession of a firearm, second-degree reckless endangerment, risk of injury to a minor and second-degree breach of peace.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The petition that initially accused Lopez of political bribery, intentional evasion of the insurance process, property damage and child endangerment was narrowed to negligence and emotional distress.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Pierwsza is now facing several charges, including causing a catastrophe, reckless endangerment, and disorderly conduct.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The jury in March found O’Connor guilty of crimes including child endangerment and furnishing alcohol to a minor, and dissuading a witness.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The couple face child endangerment and abandonment charges.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangerment
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The conflict in the Middle East has posed a severe risk to the Indian economy, as energy supply disruptions have inflated the country's import bill, piling pressure on the rupee that has already been hit by record foreign investor outflows.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The resulting harm and risks fall on everyone whose lives are shaped by AI systems.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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That may deter some investors, particularly American owners, whose professional sports leagues do not feature the jeopardy of relegation.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The health inspector also noted the establishment is in jeopardy of citations due to consistent violation markings.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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As Rose grapples with the gaps in her memory, the two encounter danger and violence.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Elevated fire danger in northern Michigan has prompted the Department of Natural Resources to urge anyone in the area to be careful while engaging in activities outside.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Admission to the zoo is free, but save yourself the trouble—and $25 parking fee—and take public transportation to get here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Nawrocki ran into some trouble in the bottom of the second, but not of his own doing.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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“Endangerment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangerment. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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