as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
that stupid prank could turn out to be a jeopardizing event in your academic career
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as in endangering
to place in danger
don't do anything that will jeopardize your place on the advisory board
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Recent Examples of jeopardizing
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
This year’s record-warm, dry spring is pummeling Colorado farmers amid multiple threats, disrupting the state’s $9 billion agricultural sector and jeopardizing even signature crops such as Pueblo green chiles, Olathe sweet corn and Palisade peaches.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Still, any miscalculation or direct confrontation at sea could tip the diplomatic posturing into rapid deterioration and risk jeopardizing the fragile stability in the detente between Washington and Beijing.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Party leaders fear that a general election without a Democrat at the top of the ticket could dampen turnout statewide, potentially jeopardizing key congressional races as Democrats seek to reclaim control of the House.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2026
The Fed is also concerned about companies opting to scale back on hiring to offset these rising costs, potentially jeopardizing the labor market.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
This will provide automatic relief and lower costs for struggling families without jeopardizing infrastructure projects.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Top department officials said roughly half of the material was withheld for various reasons, including because some of the records contained survivors' personal information or risked jeopardizing an active federal investigation.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Kings had the worst record in the NBA as recently as March 9, but they are now tied with Utah for the fourth-worst record, jeopardizing their chances in the NBA draft lottery.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
This blurs the boundaries and risks jeopardizing some of the film and audiovisual industry support.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
This year’s record-warm, dry spring is pummeling Colorado farmers amid multiple threats, disrupting the state’s $9 billion agricultural sector and jeopardizing even signature crops such as Pueblo green chiles, Olathe sweet corn and Palisade peaches.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Still, any miscalculation or direct confrontation at sea could tip the diplomatic posturing into rapid deterioration and risk jeopardizing the fragile stability in the detente between Washington and Beijing.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Party leaders fear that a general election without a Democrat at the top of the ticket could dampen turnout statewide, potentially jeopardizing key congressional races as Democrats seek to reclaim control of the House.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2026
The Fed is also concerned about companies opting to scale back on hiring to offset these rising costs, potentially jeopardizing the labor market.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
This will provide automatic relief and lower costs for struggling families without jeopardizing infrastructure projects.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Top department officials said roughly half of the material was withheld for various reasons, including because some of the records contained survivors' personal information or risked jeopardizing an active federal investigation.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Kings had the worst record in the NBA as recently as March 9, but they are now tied with Utah for the fourth-worst record, jeopardizing their chances in the NBA draft lottery.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardizing
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Police on Friday closed Kensington Gardens, a central London park visited by thousands of tourists and local residents every day, after a group that Israel has linked to Iran posted a video claiming Israel’s nearby London embassy was going to be attacked with drones carrying dangerous substances.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Portage police added that while some students play the game safely using brightly colored water guns, others have created dangerous situations that can trigger panic.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Robinson was charged and pleaded no contest to felony endangering the welfare of children in March 2023.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Additional charges included negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The process generates minimal hazardous waste, and the solvent can be reused, reducing both environmental impact and operating costs.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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The company’s new Soko Shadow dye technique gives garments unique, multi-tone depth while eliminating the discharge of hazardous chemicals.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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There are flying cars held at bay by the power of telekenesis and Park teleporting, as the crew clumsily accept their new ‘hero’ roles and attempt to take on the villains threatening the peace of Haeseong City.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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In southeast Georgia, the fast-moving Brantley County fire was threatening more homes Wednesday after destroying 47 a day earlier, according to Joey Cason, the county manager.—
Jeff Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The bloc doesn’t have a mechanism to expel a wayward member, but Western diplomats told me that brazen electoral theft would inaugurate a perilous new era.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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Four astronauts are preparing for a perilous return through Earth's atmosphere to make a splashdown near California and put the finishing touches on a moon-circling mission that will etch their names in history.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Speaker or Fan Grills Speaker and fan grills often attract dust but can be difficult to clean without risking damage.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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The legislation would only allow local budgets to grow by 3% or the rate of inflation — whichever is lower — from one year to the next without risking a protest petition challenge.—
Matthew Kelly
April 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, travel into Port-au-Prnce by air remains risky.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Nobody wants to be the person who approved the risky idea that failed.—
Seth Yudof,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The breadth of recent enforcement actions and license revocations makes clear that this is a serious, ongoing problem that demands immediate and sustained action.—
Tom Koutsoumpas,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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But that document raised serious questions about recent assertions made by the city in a related lawsuit.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Jeopardizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardizing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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