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
ProPublica, 17 Apr. 2025
Harry claimed he and his family are endangered when visiting his homeland because of hostility aimed at him and wife Meghan Markle on social media and through relentless hounding by news media.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Hospital staff have denied the allegations and accused Israel of recklessly endangering civilians and gutting Gaza’s health system.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
For years, college administrators claimed that minority groups felt literally endangered by the ideas of Trump and his allies.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The publication requirements endanger the community, lawyers working with trans people say, by creating a de facto dataset of likely transgender people that vigilantes and even the government could use for firing, harassment or violence.
—ProPublica, 17 Apr. 2025
Harry claimed he and his family are endangered when visiting his homeland because of hostility aimed at him and wife Meghan Markle on social media and through relentless hounding by news media.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Hospital staff have denied the allegations and accused Israel of recklessly endangering civilians and gutting Gaza’s health system.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
For years, college administrators claimed that minority groups felt literally endangered by the ideas of Trump and his allies.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endanger
Verb
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Several analysts see the spending commitments as overtures to U.S. President Donald Trump, whose tariffs threaten to roil supply chains and raise costs for the technology industry.—
Zaheer Kachwala and Aditya Soni,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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In 2023, saltwater in the Mississippi River advanced dangerously close to New Orleans, threatening the city's water supply and sending the city into a state of emergency.—
Kati Weis,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But they were encouraged by the company pulling forward its planned cost initiatives, and expect little risk to AT & T's long-term fiber buildout plans.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Pushing for a federal insurance pool would lessen the financial risk of covering foster care agencies, benefiting nonprofits and children across the nation.—
Joseph T. Monahan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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Taal is now one of many international students who have criticized the U.S. government and Israel while studying in the U.S. and since, had their ability to stay in the country jeopardized.—
Susan Thomas,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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The city argues that eliminating the fee would jeopardize critical long-term infrastructure upgrades.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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Gomez's detention comes amid an immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, during which people with all kinds of immigration statuses, including those with valid documentation, such as green cards or visas, have been detained and face legal jeopardy.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The moral, ethical and legal jeopardy of their behavior seemed to be recognized by the bots, the report found.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The downside would be that supporting that measure would imperil his supporters on the board once all 21 seats are up for reelection in 2026, while another unsuccessful campaign for a budget amendment could worsen Johnson’s credibility.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Violent crime is down 26% compared to last year, Bowser said, but a budget cut would imperil public safety programs.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The commercial clean vehicle credit could be in more danger than the section 30D clean vehicle credit because of its larger size.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Dominick Austin, Dania Beach Due process in grave danger You’re awakened at 3 a.m. by a banging on your front door.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In this poll, Trump's troubles don't seem to have provided a boost for Democrats.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, there are no security patrols that could keep an eye out for who’s coming in and out or to notify police if trouble is brewing.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Endanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endanger. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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