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
These energy and climate goals are now in jeopardy, and that’s why California will fight vigorously, said California Energy Commission Chair David Hochschild.
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Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Is this healthy jeopardy or a perverse reward for failure?
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Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
This is when the debtor, aware that his vehicle is in jeopardy, makes an appointment, through the lender, to have a repossessor pick it up.
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Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
In the Pacific Northwest, hot conditions are expected for the Interstate 5 corridor once again, including cities such as Seattle and Portland, where record high temperatures will be in jeopardy on June 22 and 23, according to AccuWeather meteorologist Kai Kerkow.
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Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for jeopardy
Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Is this healthy jeopardy or a perverse reward for failure?
—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
This is when the debtor, aware that his vehicle is in jeopardy, makes an appointment, through the lender, to have a repossessor pick it up.
—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
In the Pacific Northwest, hot conditions are expected for the Interstate 5 corridor once again, including cities such as Seattle and Portland, where record high temperatures will be in jeopardy on June 22 and 23, according to AccuWeather meteorologist Kai Kerkow.
—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for jeopardy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardy
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Meteorologists warn above-average temperatures and low humidity from the Rockies to the Pacific are elevating fire danger.
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The dry conditions have also created high fire danger in parts of the state.
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In addition to the fear of deportation, the ruling puts thousands of immigrants at risk of losing their work authorization and their jobs, according to a Haitian-American journalist.
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It is known to cause neurological problems, convulsions and comas, with children particularly at risk.
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In a Truth Social post on June 19, the president blamed vandals for the troubles that have cropped up after the $16 million renovation of the pool.
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Scott Schaefer, chair of the Economics Department at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, said the remaining low-cost carriers will have trouble filling Spirit’s void.
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That’s the word from Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, who recently joined CXOTalk’s Michael Krigsman in a discussion about the promise and peril of Ai and agentic AI.
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Some 30 agencies ranging from the Small Business Administration to the Agriculture Department are supposed to help coordinate aid after tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires and other perils.
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“Jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardy. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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