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
There had been speculation that the start of next season could be in jeopardy for Makar because of the recovery time needed.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Hammond is more than happy to cut corners, underpay his staff, put the lives of others in jeopardy, and violate scientific ethics for the sake of his dream.
—Time, 10 June 2026
The California Department of Social Services, the agency that administers the food assistance dollars, said in the November report that there are about 495,000 state residents in jeopardy of losing their benefits due to the work requirements.
—Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
This is sensible considering the goal is now to have Carter on the field for the start of training camp, which does not appear in jeopardy based on Harbaugh’s diagnosis.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for jeopardy
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Hammond is more than happy to cut corners, underpay his staff, put the lives of others in jeopardy, and violate scientific ethics for the sake of his dream.
—Time, 10 June 2026
The California Department of Social Services, the agency that administers the food assistance dollars, said in the November report that there are about 495,000 state residents in jeopardy of losing their benefits due to the work requirements.
—Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
This is sensible considering the goal is now to have Carter on the field for the start of training camp, which does not appear in jeopardy based on Harbaugh’s diagnosis.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for jeopardy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardy
Noun
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The horror sensation, a frenetic thriller about the dangers of romantic fixation, has been doing unprecedented business, with ticket sales increasing in its second and third weekends.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 June 2026
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The award is centered on equipping frontline units with unmanned systems that can detect, map, and assess hazardous environments without putting soldiers directly in danger.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center upgraded the Chicago area to a level 4 out of 5 on its severe risk scale, meaning widespread severe storms are likely.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Admission to the zoo is free, but save yourself the trouble—and $25 parking fee—and take public transportation to get here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Nawrocki ran into some trouble in the bottom of the second, but not of his own doing.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Disease and budget cuts have put bee populations in peril across the country even as honey demand has skyrocketed.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
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Doubt Andy Ried and company at your own peril.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardy. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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