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
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 May 2025
The species is listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with certain river-dwelling populations considered to be critically endangered.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
The substitute bus driver, identified as Lamar Murry, was arrested at Hazelwood Central High School on May 2 and charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, according to court documents.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
And the ones in Southern California are unfortunately all really endangered.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
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Our livelihoods, endangered by 2021 unemployment insurance reforms, would no longer be so precarious.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 May 2025
The species is listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with certain river-dwelling populations considered to be critically endangered.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
The substitute bus driver, identified as Lamar Murry, was arrested at Hazelwood Central High School on May 2 and charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, according to court documents.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
And the ones in Southern California are unfortunately all really endangered.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endanger
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Diddy's former assistant George Kaplan says rapper threatened his job 'monthly' Kaplan, who worked as Combs' executive assistant from 2014-2015, testified on May 21 that the rapper threatened his job on an almost monthly basis.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Ventura previously testified that Combs threatened her after finding out about her relationship with Mescudi and said the music mogul allegedly threatened to blow up the rapper's car.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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There was also a high risk of severe weather issued the afternoon of Sunday, May 18 for parts of Oklahoma and Kansas.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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However, those with a history of heart disease, diabetes, or other conditions that increase their risk of cardiovascular disease may have lower LDL targets.—
Paul McClure
May 18,
New Atlas,
18 May 2025
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Its declining levels potentially jeopardize municipal water supplies, agricultural irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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These shortcomings can jeopardize lucrative exit opportunities, audit approvals or investment rounds.—
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Now, Tatum's status for the potential series clincher for New York appears to be in serious jeopardy.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Chelsea’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League via a top-five finish are certainly now in serious jeopardy following Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at St James’ Park.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Buffett and Abel spoke at length about the need for more electric generating capacity, but that the liability threat imperils the attractiveness of Berkshire’s future capital spending in the business.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The administration has also imperiled ongoing research, including studies and trials related to chronic disease.—
Stephanie Armour,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
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Scientists with Oceana and governmental and conservation organizations say the whales also face dangers from entanglement in commercial crabbing and fishing gear and vessel strikes.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The danger is real: Many Venezuelan TPS holders have been on social media loudly calling for international sanctions against Maduro.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary was in trouble in the Senate.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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This is far from Brown's first bout of legal trouble.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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“Endanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endanger. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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