as in to endanger
to place in danger
don't do anything that will jeopardize your place on the advisory board
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Recent Examples of jeopardize
While that French hydrangea may look stunning beside your mailbox, growing in an area with direct sunlight is a surefire way to jeopardize your blooms.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
In public statements concerning the Kentucky licensees, the national board said the waivers jeopardized the health and vision of patients and urged the Kentucky board to hold all optometrists to the same competency standards.
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Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
23 June 2026
But it must be done without jeopardizing the future or sabotaging the present.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
This will jeopardize their health, create financial burdens, and ultimately increase costs for hospitals and taxpayers.
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Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for jeopardize
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
In public statements concerning the Kentucky licensees, the national board said the waivers jeopardized the health and vision of patients and urged the Kentucky board to hold all optometrists to the same competency standards.
—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
23 June 2026
But it must be done without jeopardizing the future or sabotaging the present.
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
This will jeopardize their health, create financial burdens, and ultimately increase costs for hospitals and taxpayers.
—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for jeopardize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardize
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Zapata-Vera is charged with two counts of second-degree vehicular homicide, two counts of second-degree leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death and two counts of third-degree endangering an injured victim, the prosecutor's office said.
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In addition to environmental education and advocacy, the center’s mission includes propagating rare and endangered native plants and rehabilitating birds of prey, reptiles and amphibians.
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Trump has threatened more military action if Tehran continues to launch strikes.
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
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“Jeopardize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardize. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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