variants
or imperilling
as in endangering
to place in danger
a single mistake could imperil the lives of everyone involved in the military operation
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or imperilling
as in hazardous
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperiling
Verb
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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
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Despite receiving safety stamps of approval, the process for building the Las Vegas tunnels came under fire for worker safety violations and concerns, with the project being cited for numerous violations that included injuries and exposure to hazardous materials.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Grants will be given to projects that remove or reduce hazardous wood materials National Forest System Lands.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Richard curses again, threatening Blum.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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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
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In the 19th century, gunshot wounds from up close were extremely dangerous.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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The judge found that Norma conceivably alleged that the social media companies actively directed dangerous content to Zackery based on his age and did not just serve as neutral platforms.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Expose how these programs and their curriculum are damaging and not aligned with state workforce demands.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Despite the initial euphoria on European stock markets, strategists at UBS suggest the deal is likely to be damaging in the long run.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
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In a perilous moment, the titular character uses the bullwhip to attach to a German cargo truck’s rear and drag behind it, saving himself from getting crushed beneath it.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Really can’t point to anything that was detrimental to the team.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
3 Aug. 2025
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Salted pasta water can be detrimental to soil and plant health, and even unsalted water can promote the growth of unwanted fungi.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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But through the sheer power of mixing genes into new combinations, the risky gamble of interspecies pairings has also sometimes majorly paid off.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
31 July 2025
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) highlights how sleep deficiency, on the other hand, impairs these abilities and is linked to emotional issues, depression, and risky behaviors—especially in children and teens.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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“Imperiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperiling. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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