as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
the city has reduced the number of its firefighters, to the imperilment of every homeowner
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Noun
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The risk to coffee production from climate change has some researchers trying to develop more climate-resistant varieties of coffee.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025 -
This can increase the risk of burns or further injury.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to the Centers for Medicate and Medicaid Services (CMS), immediate jeopardy is the most serious deficiency type for a hospital and carries the most serious sanctions.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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The swimming pool scene gave that sense of jeopardy.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These discrepancies have led to confusion, fear, and, in some cases, physical danger.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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With satellites orbiting the Earth exploding into tens of thousands of pieces, the danger of collisions with space debris is a major problem, so Atomic-6 has developed new Space Armor tiles that are lighter and more effective than current systems.—
David Szondy
October 26,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Never got in trouble at all his whole life.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Among them are a shortage of child-care educators, trouble creating care options that meet families’ needs, some providers’ reluctance to accept state vouchers, and uneven care availability in rural areas.—
Elliot Haspel,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Imperilment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperilment. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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