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or imperilled
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as in threatened
to place in danger
a single mistake could imperil the lives of everyone involved in the military operation
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Recent Examples of imperiled
Ted Alvarez, Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
Alicia Kennedy considers the past and (imperiled) present of the foodie.
—Literary Hub, 25 Nov. 2025
The new ratings also show a more imperiled reelection bid for two Republicans who had previously represented more safely red regions.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 5 Nov. 2025
Human intervention has helped to curb the effects on some of the most imperiled native species, and in some cases, even succeeded in recovery efforts, but the overarching threat of climate change persists.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The good news is despite S&P giving the company a junk credit rating, according to the Times, Strategy’s liquidity is not immediately imperiled.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
While the Academy’s increasingly international membership suggests the Neon release is not necessarily imperiled ahead of Oscar nomination voting, the absence is nonetheless significant.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
His critical optimism, rooted in a rigorous scientific worldview and a deeply humanistic sensibility, is imperiled today in a cultural moment marked by broad skepticism of scientific research and the promise of higher education.
—Joshua Bennett, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
The slender but powerful book takes place over the course of a week, when Ma’s plans are suddenly imperiled while Boomba seizes the chance to make up for his past mistakes and help his family.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 22 Dec. 2025
Taken together, experts worry that the steps to hamstring the CDC (and other state departments) have imperiled the public’s health for political purposes.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the slaves’ families were broken up, left impoverished, and in many cases their cultures, languages, and land were soon imperiled by invading colonial forces.
—Literary Hub, 12 Dec. 2025
Micrometeoroid strikes, technical malfunctions and poor weather have imperiled space travel from the start.
—Maham Javaid The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 30 Nov. 2025
Adjective
For the imperiled sea mammals of British Columbia, a Defender 130 truly changes the game.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
Alicia Kennedy considers the past and (imperiled) present of the foodie.
—Literary Hub, 25 Nov. 2025
The new ratings also show a more imperiled reelection bid for two Republicans who had previously represented more safely red regions.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 5 Nov. 2025
Human intervention has helped to curb the effects on some of the most imperiled native species, and in some cases, even succeeded in recovery efforts, but the overarching threat of climate change persists.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Still, Trump’s attacks on Europe, which imperiled the transatlantic alliance, may have lasting effects, Politico wrote.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The good news is despite S&P giving the company a junk credit rating, according to the Times, Strategy’s liquidity is not immediately imperiled.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
While the Academy’s increasingly international membership suggests the Neon release is not necessarily imperiled ahead of Oscar nomination voting, the absence is nonetheless significant.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
His critical optimism, rooted in a rigorous scientific worldview and a deeply humanistic sensibility, is imperiled today in a cultural moment marked by broad skepticism of scientific research and the promise of higher education.
—Joshua Bennett, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
The slender but powerful book takes place over the course of a week, when Ma’s plans are suddenly imperiled while Boomba seizes the chance to make up for his past mistakes and help his family.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 22 Dec. 2025
Taken together, experts worry that the steps to hamstring the CDC (and other state departments) have imperiled the public’s health for political purposes.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the slaves’ families were broken up, left impoverished, and in many cases their cultures, languages, and land were soon imperiled by invading colonial forces.
—Literary Hub, 12 Dec. 2025
Micrometeoroid strikes, technical malfunctions and poor weather have imperiled space travel from the start.
—Maham Javaid The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 30 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperiled
Adjective
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People equate protecting endangered species with protecting their own livelihood.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Eco effort The island grows thousands of exotic flowers, plants, and trees in its own nursery and uses wastewater to irrigate common land, and all beaches on the island are protected nesting areas for the endangered hawksbill turtle.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As their love story unfolded on a national stage, the intense fame and media attention that came along with it threatened to rip them apart.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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Trump earlier had threatened military action if Iran carried out mass executions of prisoners or killed peaceful demonstrators during a crackdown on protests that began in late December.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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