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
The affected number is unclear, but during the 2024-25 LIHEAP season, the state provided regular benefits for about 292,000 households, and crisis benefits to an additional 128,000 in more immediate jeopardy.
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Lauren Linder, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2025
As their romance starts to develop, will the heist be put into jeopardy?
—Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 1 Dec. 2025
But their House majority is in serious jeopardy.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 Nov. 2025
Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina, has been removed from immediate jeopardy by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), according to the health system.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jeopardy
Lauren Linder, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2025
As their romance starts to develop, will the heist be put into jeopardy?
—Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 1 Dec. 2025
But their House majority is in serious jeopardy.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 Nov. 2025
Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina, has been removed from immediate jeopardy by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), according to the health system.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jeopardy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardy
Noun
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The usage has also led to improved community engagement surrounding the dangers of celebratory gunfire, an issue that has plagued Kansas City for years, Becchina said.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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This windfall and the attendant political benefits for the governor have come at public expense, as the dangers of marijuana become tragically apparent.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The robots handle precise positioning, reduce the risk of door damage, and allow vehicles to be parked closer together.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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On one hand, artificial intelligence is rapidly improving cybersecurity defense technologies, but AI is also equipping cybercriminals with sophisticated tools and creating new risks.—
Dawn Giel,Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Another teaches free guitar lessons to keep kids out of trouble.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The first signs of trouble came in the opening minutes of the game.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Every few months, a story, usually involving a quarterback, becomes the latest high-profile example of off-the-field chaos that is putting college football in peril.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The experiences of the last two vice presidents serve as examples of the perils that could await Vance.—
Myra Adams,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardy. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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