as in danger
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
the city's firefighters routinely put their lives in jeopardy by executing daring rescues
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Recent Examples of jeopardy
Real Madrid’s convincing victory over Salzburg kept the jeopardy at a minimum, and Inzaghi can begin to plan for a round-of-16 clash with Manchester City.
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 27 June 2025
President Trump has now signed into law a federal budget that puts our environmental health protections in dire jeopardy.
—Liz Hurtado, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2025
The free, two-day festival was put in jeopardy after President Donald Trump's administration cut $1.2 million in funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities grant.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 3 July 2025
Though Matt Wallner singled to move Lewis to third, the Twins’ rally was in serious jeopardy after Ty France popped out.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 10 July 2025
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 27 June 2025
President Trump has now signed into law a federal budget that puts our environmental health protections in dire jeopardy.
—Liz Hurtado, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2025
The free, two-day festival was put in jeopardy after President Donald Trump's administration cut $1.2 million in funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities grant.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 3 July 2025
Though Matt Wallner singled to move Lewis to third, the Twins’ rally was in serious jeopardy after Ty France popped out.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardy
Noun
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The real danger is the undermining of one of the last great advantages the United States had over many of its competitors: policy stability.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Removing and dismantling someone’s RV takes away their shelter from wind, rain and the dangers of the street, as well as their ability to store water and cook food.—
Sean Geary,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, children and teens whose household contacts are at high risk for severe COVID-19 disease.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Those unemployed in a rough job market may find more trouble in their love life.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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That same year, Knox was in legal trouble again after the acquittal was reversed by the courts, reinstating the initial verdict and sentencing Knox to 28½ years in prison.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Of course, there are perils with such massive illusions.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
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Bad actors are always looking for ways to import peril, from drugs to agricultural threats to counterfeit goods.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardy. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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