as in danger
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
the city's firefighters routinely put their lives in jeopardy by executing daring rescues
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Recent Examples of jeopardy
Some crew members said they had been left in financial jeopardy amid precarious conditions in the UK film and TV production industry.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
The greater jeopardy was losing these players ahead of their first pro deal.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Pam Bondi, now U.S. Attorney General, has routinely come to Trump's aid when he's faced legal jeopardy and was part of his impeachment team for his Senate trial in 2020.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
The target for your shot is surrounded by a water hazard, adding some jeopardy to the occasion.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
The greater jeopardy was losing these players ahead of their first pro deal.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Pam Bondi, now U.S. Attorney General, has routinely come to Trump's aid when he's faced legal jeopardy and was part of his impeachment team for his Senate trial in 2020.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
The target for your shot is surrounded by a water hazard, adding some jeopardy to the occasion.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jeopardy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardy
Noun
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The commercial clean vehicle credit could be in more danger than the section 30D clean vehicle credit because of its larger size.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Dominick Austin, Dania Beach Due process in grave danger You’re awakened at 3 a.m. by a banging on your front door.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The good news: Better core strength can reduce your risk of lower back pain, Hamilton says.—
Danielle Zickl,
SELF,
24 Apr. 2025
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But they were encouraged by the company pulling forward its planned cost initiatives, and expect little risk to AT & T's long-term fiber buildout plans.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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In this poll, Trump's troubles don't seem to have provided a boost for Democrats.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, there are no security patrols that could keep an eye out for who’s coming in and out or to notify police if trouble is brewing.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, the youngest Carter's mental health struggles and addictions had been well documented for years prior to his death in 2022 and made his life yet another case study in the perils of child stardom.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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But all of us are in peril, if our institutions fail to protect our academic freedom from the catch-all accusation of antisemitism.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardy. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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