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
Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
This is a simple, common-sense request that will prevent Anthropic from jeopardizing critical military operations and potentially putting our warfighters at risk.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Now that aldermen have legalized them, the contract between Bally’s and the city will be reopened, jeopardizing a $4 million payment guaranteed to the city each year from Bally’s.
—Julie Darling, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Abel described the mountain of cash as strategic dry powder, which allows the company to act decisively when opportunities surface without jeopardizing resilience.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
In a video posted online last week, City Controller Kenneth Mejia highlighted the budget cuts that are jeopardizing the state grants, including a 26% cut, or $61 million, to the Bureau of Street Services, the lead agency for the projects.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Yet in communities across the nation, AI companies are relying on dirtier energy and jeopardizing their climate pledges.
—Ramesh Srinivasan, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
As the article notes, 80,000 Marylanders will be subject to these new requirements, potentially jeopardizing their ability to receive food assistance each month — all while food prices continue to rise.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Waiting for the bigger contract carried risk, with an injury potentially jeopardizing the payday.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Their request comes after an official race vehicle misdirected the runners off the course, jeopardizing their qualification for the international team.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
This is a simple, common-sense request that will prevent Anthropic from jeopardizing critical military operations and potentially putting our warfighters at risk.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Now that aldermen have legalized them, the contract between Bally’s and the city will be reopened, jeopardizing a $4 million payment guaranteed to the city each year from Bally’s.
—Julie Darling, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Abel described the mountain of cash as strategic dry powder, which allows the company to act decisively when opportunities surface without jeopardizing resilience.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
In a video posted online last week, City Controller Kenneth Mejia highlighted the budget cuts that are jeopardizing the state grants, including a 26% cut, or $61 million, to the Bureau of Street Services, the lead agency for the projects.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Yet in communities across the nation, AI companies are relying on dirtier energy and jeopardizing their climate pledges.
—Ramesh Srinivasan, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
As the article notes, 80,000 Marylanders will be subject to these new requirements, potentially jeopardizing their ability to receive food assistance each month — all while food prices continue to rise.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Waiting for the bigger contract carried risk, with an injury potentially jeopardizing the payday.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardizing
Adjective
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That $67 ticket informed me that the airline was selling seats to fill planes and slashing staff and services to dangerous levels.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the industry’s modern threats, while not wholly unprecedented, are dangerous in ways that are genuinely alarming.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But first leaders from both parties need to talk seriously about what is needed to protect our borders without endangering the rights and freedoms that make this country so attractive in the first place.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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According to court paperwork, Ian and Corrine Dryburgh have been charged with endangering the welfare of children, corruption of minors, and furnishing liquor to minors stemming from the incident that happened at a home in Plum Borough late last month.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Large equipment can be hazardous to operate safely, and a large stump can outmatch a large skid steer.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Several people wearing hazardous materials gear walking into a home in Irvine where FBI officials are investigating suspicious materials that were found at a home laboratory.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Canada supported efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and from threatening international peace and security, Carney said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As one of South Africa’s most daring new voices, Meekaeel Adam makes his directorial debut in this gripping story, set in 1846, of a Dutch-Afrikaans family and their British benefactor who make the perilous journey across the Kalahari Desert, watched over by two shapeshifting spirits.—
Thinus Ferreira,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Raffensperger’s departure comes as FanDuel and parent Flutter try to bounce back from a perilous period.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For one of the women, making the move to Mexico was an easier legal path than risking her husband being detained — but the move came with significant sacrifices, as well as a language barrier.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
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What’s the point of risking another injury?—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Similar strikes to take out North Korea's leadership would be far riskier and less likely to succeed, said Hong Min, an analyst at South Korea's Institute for National Unification.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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That sounds risky, but she was told by a doctor that the procedure doesn't require surgery and that the hole will close by itself.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Judges, rather than legislators or business leaders, are making serious efforts to address the implications of artificial intelligence for society, as demonstrated by recent federal court rulings on copyright and attorney-client privilege.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Bottega Veneta’s Maxi Veneta bag and those impossible-to-find Jacquemus x Nike Moon shoes give it serious street style cred—reminding us to always incorporate statement accessories amongst everyday essentials.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Jeopardizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardizing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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