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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
Jack Lang, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
During the half-hour show, animal keepers raise awareness of the conservation efforts at LA Zoo, engage with the audience about the perils of keeping exotic animals as pets, and inform visitors of the critical roles each bird plays in the environment.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Those defying what the Pentagon may consider lawful orders would be doing so at their peril.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The trajectory illuminates both the promise and peril of the direct-to-consumer beauty model in 2025, where algorithmic visibility can make or break small brands, and where founder authenticity has become as crucial as product formulation.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Wilcox will inevitably have strong opinions about camera angles and lighting; Mercurio will ignore them at his peril.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
During the half-hour show, animal keepers raise awareness of the conservation efforts at LA Zoo, engage with the audience about the perils of keeping exotic animals as pets, and inform visitors of the critical roles each bird plays in the environment.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Those defying what the Pentagon may consider lawful orders would be doing so at their peril.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The trajectory illuminates both the promise and peril of the direct-to-consumer beauty model in 2025, where algorithmic visibility can make or break small brands, and where founder authenticity has become as crucial as product formulation.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peril
Noun
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Justin Mesael Novoa, 21, was charged with making threatening interstate communications, including threats to assault or murder a federal law enforcement officer, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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European allies welcomed news of the framework, but some warned that the damage to the EU-US relationship is already done, even after the US backed away from threats to hit them with additional trade tariffs over their opposition to a US takeover.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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For example, states would be required to have agreements with the attorney general's office to share information about potential voter fraud or risk losing federal election funds in 2026.—
LISA MASCARO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The results noted a significant increase in risk of major cardiovascular events, including a 29% higher likelihood of heart attack, 20% higher risk of stroke and twice the chances of cardiovascular death.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Data centers are being built at a rapid pace to meet the growing resource needs of AI, thereby endangering natural habitats.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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But administration officials also have defended the immigration crackdown and the federal agents involved, blaming protesters for interfering with law enforcement operations and accusing critics of endangering agents.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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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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With no world-ending jeopardy but plenty of personal stakes, the show tells of a struggling actor, Simon Williams (Abdul-Mateen), vying for his dream role, that of Wonder Man, after an arty European director undertakes a remake.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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Is a bit of jeopardy exactly the kind of galvanising motivation Arsenal need to click back into gear?—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Deep divisions over the conflict in the Middle East threatened to tear the campus in two.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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Justin Mesael Novoa, 21, was charged with making threatening interstate communications, including threats to assault or murder a federal law enforcement officer, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The family worried attending protests could lead to trouble.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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Rhodes shoved a dumpster into Fatu and shoved an official for his troubles.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Peril.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peril. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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