imperiling 1 of 2

variants or imperilling

imperiling

2 of 2

verb

variants or imperilling
present participle of imperil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperiling
Adjective
  • The cities with some of the highest rates of poverty and the most people of color have borne the burden of the state’s hazardous waste facilities.
    Sarah McCoy, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
  • Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • Officers are rarely — if ever — punished for hitting or endangering bystanders.
    Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Still others chase a motorbike onto the sidewalk, endangering nearby pedestrians.
    Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Maddison is responsible for dropping deep and pinging passes into dangerous areas, while Kulusevski and Bergvall are excellent ball-carriers.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 12 May 2025
  • With all the drama unfolding at the Harrigan's, you could be forgiven for losing track of Harry's dangerous rescue mission.
    EW.com, EW.com, 11 May 2025
Verb
  • Richard curses again, threatening Blum.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The Palisades fire has garnered headlines, but the Hurst and Eaton fires have also been threatening very populated areas.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes are threatening states in the Midwest, with cities like Chicago, Minneapolis and Milwaukee in the crosshairs, forecasters said.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with these storms.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025
Adjective
  • However, the state remains in one of the most perilous parts of the U.S. coastline for rising sea levels.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
  • So Far After the duo were able to make it all the way from Jackson to Seattle without incident, the city itself quickly proves perilous.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2025
Adjective
  • However, losing him for OTAs, minicamp, training camp, and more could be detrimental to establishing his chemistry with the offense.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
  • Pradeep Kumar Saxena, India’s former Indus Water Commissioner, told the Press Trust of India news agency in April that the country can stop sharing data with Pakistan after the pact’s suspension, which could be detrimental during monsoon season.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 7 May 2025
Adjective
  • However, bringing a drug to market is not only very expensive with a very lengthy payoff period, the business is also very risky.
    John C. Goodman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • However, with most flights now offering antibacterial wipes and long-haul routes undergoing more extensive cleaning, the routine is arguably not much riskier than applying makeup at home.
    Isabelle Rodney, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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“Imperiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperiling. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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