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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
Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
News of the ocean liner’s peril was carved into a late, extra edition of the Tribune on April 15, 1912, and much of the account was devoted to the prominent people aboard.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
At a time when, even before the perils of war, thousands of Iranians were killed for demanding liberty, his work meets the moment with honesty and urgency.
—Nazanin Boniadi, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Police College made sure to warn new recruits of the perils connected to sleep deprivation.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Vineyard Wind is now in peril after the firm filed a lawsuit against the wind farm’s contractor, GE Vernova, which is threatening to back out of the massive project over a dispute about costs.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
News of the ocean liner’s peril was carved into a late, extra edition of the Tribune on April 15, 1912, and much of the account was devoted to the prominent people aboard.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
At a time when, even before the perils of war, thousands of Iranians were killed for demanding liberty, his work meets the moment with honesty and urgency.
—Nazanin Boniadi, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Police College made sure to warn new recruits of the perils connected to sleep deprivation.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peril
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If needed, these personal alarms can be used to ward off threats, including people or animals, and serve to alert nearby rescue teams.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Iranian American actor Anthony Azizi says the continuing Middle East conflict has sparked rising persecution of Iran’s Baha’i minority, including its members being jailed and tortured under the threat of execution.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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While everyone can be affected by smoke or ozone, the MPCA says those at higher risk of health complications include outdoor workers, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who have heart or lung conditions.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Regardless, much of the developing world is made up of much younger countries, with populations in Africa, for example, at much lower risk of serious outcomes from COVID-19 than elderly individuals with comorbidities in the United States or Western Europe.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Critics warn that openly discussing armed resistance could endanger protesters, deepen divisions inside the opposition and risk pushing Iran toward civil war.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Trump has accused Pope Leo XIV of being soft on terrorism and supporting negotiations with Iran, claiming the pontiff endangers Catholics by failing to oppose Iran’s potential acquisition of nuclear weapons.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Critics may suggest that licenses for tradeworkers like electricians are still necessary given the dangers inherent to construction.—
Maxwell Harden,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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All of us are in danger of losing our work to AI.—
Mark Phillips,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Plus, with carbon pricing now covering 28 percent of global emissions, the industry faces growing exposure to a new layer of fiscal jeopardy, threatening the viability of traditional low-cost production models.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Indiana has staggered statewide elections, so Bray is not up for reelection until 2028, but his leadership position could be in jeopardy with the results of Tuesday's election.—
Caroline Linton,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The Padres were threatening to break a scoreless tie with runners on first and second with one out.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Prosecutors highlighted allegations of previous behavior of the suspect in the filings, including allegedly admiring the 2018 Woolsey fire, burning a Bible, threatening to burn his sister’s house down and using ChatGPT to generate images of people running from a burning forest.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Quintana had no trouble taming the potent, but free-swinging Braves lineup.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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The company is in its second bankruptcy and was in serious financial trouble well before the Iran war sent jet fuel prices surging.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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“Peril.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peril. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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