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
That safety is being put in jeopardy.
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NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Many sharks are also facing extinction jeopardy, as more than a third of shark species are currently threatened with extinction according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
—Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Cameron Dicker kicked field goals of 37 and 27 yards and running back Omarion Hampton scored on a 5-yard run in the second half, and the Chargers were never in serious jeopardy.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
That work could be put in jeopardy by the center’s breakup.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jeopardy
NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Many sharks are also facing extinction jeopardy, as more than a third of shark species are currently threatened with extinction according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
—Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Cameron Dicker kicked field goals of 37 and 27 yards and running back Omarion Hampton scored on a 5-yard run in the second half, and the Chargers were never in serious jeopardy.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
That work could be put in jeopardy by the center’s breakup.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jeopardy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardy
Noun
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Whether your location will experience a partial solar eclipse or an annular solar eclipse, the dangers are the same.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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The risk remained even after researchers accounted for how closely people followed a healthy Mediterranean-style diet.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Of course, any intense media scrutiny risks being distracting, especially when it is not directly related to the work of the foundation.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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This week, there was yet another warning that many homeowners might be headed for trouble.—
Michelle Singletary,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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Game still tight in Tennessee The Aggies are having trouble keeping the Commodores off the offensive boards with a half-dozen second-chance opportunities for the home team so far.—
American Statesman staff,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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The book credits McCartney’s wife Linda as a grounding force against the perils of superstardom, as well as a vital contributor to some of the biggest songs of the ‘70s.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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As political leaders unleashed a series of pointed statements Friday, the Bureau of Reclamation released new projections that show one of the river system’s major reservoirs could be in peril as soon as this summer.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardy. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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