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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Making Their Lives Too Easy Wealth without work creates a dangerous illusion.—
Anatoly Iofe,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Other symptoms can include itching, swelling, and a throbbing pain that radiates up the affected limb, according to Cleveland Clinic. Types Of Jellyfish To Look Out For According to Coffey, the U.S. is home to more than 9,000 species of jellyfish, and only about 100 are considered dangerous.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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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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Amanda Davila, 28, was sentenced to three years in prison after being convicted in January of endangering the welfare of a child in relation to the death of 6-year-old Fajr Atiya Williams.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Fire crews sometimes allow lightning-strike fires to burn, and made the decision to do that on the Dragon Bravo Fire, intended to reduce hazardous fuels and vegetation along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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Map of damage: See how the Texas floods unfolded and why Camp Mystic was in a hazardous location The death toll has risen to 129 on Saturday, including more than three dozen children.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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And staffing struggles continue to strain the agencies tasked with policing perilous road behavior.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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To a Washington bean counter, his loss might have looked like one tiny but welcome subtraction in a giant spreadsheet, but not in a region so prone to these perilous events that it’s known as Flash Flood Alley.—
Zeynep Tufekci,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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By late afternoon, Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said the Pacific Palisades fire had grown to 1,200 acres — threatening over 10,000 households and 13,000 structures.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Extremely dangerous wildfires are threatening Southern California, including Los Angeles and Ventura counties.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The chairman of the Texas Democratic Party had blunt words for his counterparts in Washington and elsewhere who might be urging Democrats in the Legislature to take politically risky action.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
18 July 2025
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The key to any retirement investment strategy is to diversify and not place too much in any one asset class, and to rebalance to less risky assets as one nears and enters retirement.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Over time, those sketches became more serious, taking the form of tattoo designs.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The restaurant was temporarily closed by the city for multiple serious health violations, including a malfunctioning refrigerator and freezer, mold growth and food buildup on kitchen equipment.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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“Jeopardizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardizing. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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