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
Schools that have drawn down their endowments for annual expenses have found themselves in serious financial jeopardy.
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Gregory E. Sterling, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2025
During the season finale, the family's lives are put in jeopardy
On The Waterfront, danger is around every dock.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 21 June 2025
With the fire still at zero percent containment and thousands of acres burned in a matter of hours, the situation placed lives and homes in immediate jeopardy.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The nation’s present and future is in great jeopardy.
—Star Parker, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
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Gregory E. Sterling, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2025
During the season finale, the family's lives are put in jeopardy
On The Waterfront, danger is around every dock.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 21 June 2025
With the fire still at zero percent containment and thousands of acres burned in a matter of hours, the situation placed lives and homes in immediate jeopardy.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The nation’s present and future is in great jeopardy.
—Star Parker, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardy
Noun
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In Mamdani’s case, religion and ideology were often conflated to create a dual narrative of threat—where being Muslim and socialist were seen as mutually reinforcing dangers.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
9 July 2025
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In a case of life reflecting art, though, the tie-in video games spawned by the movie — which in some ways is about the danger of video games — were a smash.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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And while the gas is well known for its short-term risks in occupational settings, less is known about the consequences of long-term exposure.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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The discovery comes as fears of a serial killer lurking in the community’s midst continue to loom over the area, with local authorities continuing to downplay the risk.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Here are a few more takeaways from Monday’s game: Michael Wacha falters late Wacha had trouble navigating the Mariners’ lineup.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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But while the Rangers offer a desirable market and are already tight to the salary cap, the Blue Jackets have traditionally had some trouble re-signing players.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Doomsday Clock is also political, picturing conditions that collectively contribute to the irreducible reality of a world in peril.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Eighteen crew members were able to get atop the hull, but the lives of Le Bon and five others were in peril, as an air pocket inside the overturned boat was all that kept them alive.—
Mark Gray,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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“Jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardy. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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