as in to threaten
to place in danger
a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people
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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 endanger
Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Saint Catherine’s lace also qualifies as rare and endangered, according to the California Native Plant Society.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
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
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Verb
Wyatt is facing four counts of endangering the welfare of a child and one count of criminal solicitation, according to WSYR.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Saint Catherine’s lace also qualifies as rare and endangered, according to the California Native Plant Society.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endanger
Verb
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While up is threatening to replace down, the cow is preparing to jump over the moon.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The guests—including Kate Middleton and Peter's cousin Prince William—shielded their fancy dress with umbrellas, as the skies threatened to open.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
6 June 2026
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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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Environmental justice, transit and housing advocates warned the changes gut the program’s core mission, slash auction revenue by about $2 billion a year and jeopardize frontline climate and public-health protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Without the right environmental variables, the microbial neighborhoods will simply die off — and Yi has also thought through all the left-field scenarios that could have jeopardized the work.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
29 May 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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The move comes after the plan earned intense pushback from Republicans in Congress that threatened to imperil the GOP agenda on Capitol Hill.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Falling real estate values in a community can imperil a crucial revenue stream from property taxes for cities, counties, regional agencies, and school districts.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
1 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
Noun
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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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“Endanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endanger. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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