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
Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Some government watchdogs worry that the blatant partisanship around who serves on these courts is increasing distrust by the public in judicial decisions, jeopardizing the system of checks and balances needed in a functioning democracy.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 6 Apr. 2025
The grant terminations have drawn criticism for jeopardizing historical preservation efforts, educational programs like National History Day, and research projects across the country.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
That’s jeopardizing a lot of people.
—Megan Wares, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
But the president, who for years has hammered Hillary Clinton for jeopardizing security by using a private email server, had harsh words about Goldberg.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
Democrats, however, accused the witnesses of jeopardizing national security.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
However, his family has chosen to remain anonymous to avoid jeopardizing his safety.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
For years, the risk of jeopardizing shelter has been a reason for why some residents resist filing complaints — especially in an affordable housing crisis.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Using bullying and intimidation as a leadership tactic is a step backward, jeopardizing businesses, employees, and workplace culture.
—Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Some government watchdogs worry that the blatant partisanship around who serves on these courts is increasing distrust by the public in judicial decisions, jeopardizing the system of checks and balances needed in a functioning democracy.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 6 Apr. 2025
The grant terminations have drawn criticism for jeopardizing historical preservation efforts, educational programs like National History Day, and research projects across the country.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
That’s jeopardizing a lot of people.
—Megan Wares, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
But the president, who for years has hammered Hillary Clinton for jeopardizing security by using a private email server, had harsh words about Goldberg.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
Democrats, however, accused the witnesses of jeopardizing national security.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
However, his family has chosen to remain anonymous to avoid jeopardizing his safety.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
For years, the risk of jeopardizing shelter has been a reason for why some residents resist filing complaints — especially in an affordable housing crisis.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardizing
Adjective
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While use of chrysotile asbestos was on the decline, the dangerous mineral has lingered in various gaskets, brake blocks, aftermarket automotive brakes and linings, other vehicle friction products, and some diaphragms used to make sodium hydroxide and chlorine.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2025
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Yet factories in developing countries are often portrayed as hot, uncomfortable, dangerous, and wholly unwelcoming places where workers are conscripted against their interests to toil for the betterment of the faraway West.—
Tony Morley,
National Review,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Officers are rarely — if ever — punished for hitting or endangering bystanders.—
Shelby Grad,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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Still others chase a motorbike onto the sidewalk, endangering nearby pedestrians.—
Eric Umansky,
ProPublica,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many analysts believe that robots like the K2 are likely to complement human workers by taking over monotonous or hazardous duties, which allows people to focus on more complex, creative, or supervisory tasks.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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In addition, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration offers a heat safety tool app that warns if conditions are becoming hazardous.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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The deepest fear: Just four years after the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan ended America's longest war, the United States is now enmeshed in another war in a volatile region, with perilous and uncertain consequences.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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The Darién Gap, long a perilous route for millions of migrants traveling north toward the United States, has also become a pathway for the northward spread of the New World screwworm—a parasitic fly now challenging decades of containment efforts.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Richard curses again, threatening Blum.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Palisades fire has garnered headlines, but the Hurst and Eaton fires have also been threatening very populated areas.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Howe may have a change of approach in mind, but such a hefty outlay on a player who doesn’t solve an obvious tactical conundrum is risky at the very least.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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After multiple years of development invested in most of Booth’s draftees, that type of deal would also be risky in its own right.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Make sure your plants are receiving enough water, and treat serious pest problems with neem oil or insecticidal soap.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2025
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“Jeopardizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardizing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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