1
as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
life is full of unexpected perils
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2
as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
they were unhappy about sending their son into peril overseas
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as in to endanger
to place in danger
a tribute to the men and women who, as firefighters, peril their lives daily
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Recent Examples of peril
Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Everyone involved was clearly having a great time living in 24-hour daylight and flying planes — which everyone in the cast did, at their own peril, including Fanning.
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Themes of self-ennoblement run throughout this playful and prodigious jazz-pop suite, a quartet of songs explore the pleasures (and sometimes, perils) of gassing yourself up.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Both are now in peril, thanks in no small part to the man steering America’s health policy.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
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Noun
For Christians in medieval and early modern Europe, traveling overland and by sea to reach the Holy Land took time and means, and the journey involved many perils.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Everyone involved was clearly having a great time living in 24-hour daylight and flying planes — which everyone in the cast did, at their own peril, including Fanning.
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Themes of self-ennoblement run throughout this playful and prodigious jazz-pop suite, a quartet of songs explore the pleasures (and sometimes, perils) of gassing yourself up.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Both are now in peril, thanks in no small part to the man steering America’s health policy.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peril
Noun
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The Administration’s treatment of immigration officers as a vulnerable group rests on claims that agents now face unprecedented threats.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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This threat will be greatest from the southern Piedmont to the southern Sandhills and southern Coastal Plain, where little to no rain occurred Friday night.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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March 21 – April 19 This morning invites playful risks that still feel safe.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Metropolitan Police said the two men, aged 45 and 47, were arrested in London on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and that both have been taken to a police station in the city for questioning.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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They were each charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of false imprisonment.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Israel, meanwhile, saw Nasser’s rising influence across the Arab world as a danger, and wanted an excuse to cut him down, and to target Palestinian fedayeen militants who were operating in Gaza and the Sinai Peninsula, which were both controlled by Egypt at the time.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Although winds will be mostly light, between 5 and 10 mph, the dry air combined with very dry vegetation will result in a continuation of elevated fire danger.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Like many wealthy people in legal jeopardy, Ver now also launched a media blitz seeking a pardon from the incoming president.—
Avi Asher-Schapiro,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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This summer’s controversy-laden men’s Fifa World Cup took on a whole new layer of jeopardy when the US, the main co-host, attacked Iran, one of the competitors.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The war has threatened global supplies of oil and natural gas, sparked fertilizer shortages and disrupted air travel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Instead, there was Foster, checking into the game just as the whole thing threatened to go off the rails for Duke.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Wacha dodged further trouble by striking out Braves first baseman Matt Olson.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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His only trouble came in the fourth inning.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Peril.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peril. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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