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
Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Oil prices immediately spiked as the market braced for a wider conflict, one that endangers the region’s critical energy supplies.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
The species is considered critically endangered due to its limited distribution and ongoing habitat threats.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Critics, including lawmakers from both parties, have warned that sharing pre-strike details on an unsecured app could have endangered U.S. pilots.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Jones is charged with endangering the welfare of children, corruption of minors and criminal conspiracy to conceal the death of a child, according to prosecutors.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Oil prices immediately spiked as the market braced for a wider conflict, one that endangers the region’s critical energy supplies.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
The species is considered critically endangered due to its limited distribution and ongoing habitat threats.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Critics, including lawmakers from both parties, have warned that sharing pre-strike details on an unsecured app could have endangered U.S. pilots.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endanger
Verb
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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But those houses are increasingly threatened by wildfire, floods and heat.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
15 June 2025
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Because all of the major waves of selling in the wake of some incident of uncertainty were caused by momentary risk that did not ultimately threaten stocks, or the banking system — or, ultimately, the economy.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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If a child is experiencing an acute mental health crisis such as suicidal ideation or self-harm, Miller says most states allow the parent to act alone, especially if delaying poses a safety risk.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 June 2025
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Medicaid is a point of major friction for Republicans in states with high Medicaid enrollment and who oppose changes that would essentially cut benefits or jeopardize hospital funding.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2025
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China is reportedly on the verge of an important trade agreement with the U.S. and may not want to jeopardize it.—
Mike Patton,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Four months ago, his nomination for health secretary was in serious jeopardy.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
14 June 2025
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In addition to people residing in the country illegally, immigrants with valid documentation—including green cards and visas—have been detained and face legal jeopardy.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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If there were an accident, that pressure means radioactive material could be dispersed over a significant distance, enough to imperil much of a port and any ships in the area.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
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The country’s diminishing workforce further imperils its longer-term economic prospects and, by extension, its power.—
ASHLEY J. TELLIS,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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Some fans were quick to show concern for Paltrow in the comments, warning the Goop founder about the dangers of topless cooking.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
15 June 2025
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Our teams just had to deal with something extremely traumatizing and when faced with personal risk to their own lives, chose to run towards the danger in order to serve this community.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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But gastrointestinal absorption of the drug can be thwarted by GI troubles, which the man had.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
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Maersk has been no stranger to avoiding potential trouble areas in the Middle East, with the company rerouting vessels away from the Red Sea since late 2023, when the Houthis began attacking commercial vessels with missiles and drones.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
20 June 2025
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“Endanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endanger. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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