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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
life is full of unexpected perils
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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
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Anyone who’s ever ordered a substantial piece of furniture, only to have mismeasured the doorframe, knows the perils of online shopping.
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Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Playing against the hosts is never easy, but now their chances of qualification for the knockout stages is in peril.
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Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
So Help Me God’s songs unfurl across five, seven, and even eight minutes, speaking on the perils of not knowing oneself, feeling suffocated by a dead-end relationship, and coaxing out the will to do better.
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Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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Lawmakers acted earlier this year to save a key AIDS drug program from drastic cuts, but a new report from the state released Monday indicates the program remains in peril.
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Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Anyone who’s ever ordered a substantial piece of furniture, only to have mismeasured the doorframe, knows the perils of online shopping.
—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Playing against the hosts is never easy, but now their chances of qualification for the knockout stages is in peril.
—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
So Help Me God’s songs unfurl across five, seven, and even eight minutes, speaking on the perils of not knowing oneself, feeling suffocated by a dead-end relationship, and coaxing out the will to do better.
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Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peril
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Like Alito’s paisanes, my Mexican family was also demonized for supposedly being insufficiently American and posing a threat to national unity.
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Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
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Traditional studios might adopt Chinese models for some preproduction tasks such as concepting, but the geopolitical and intellectual property risks for commercial generations are too prohibitive.
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Now in its 18th year, The Zac Foundation has provided free water safety camps to more than 25,000 kids in at-risk communities.
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The zoo called Nangka's birth a major achievement for the genetic diversity and conservation of the species, which is critically endangered.
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Court records show Pawnell faces charges including second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child.
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King is the team’s setup man and in no danger of a demotion.
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Despite the danger airborne particles pose to human health, many have been released legally into the atmosphere.
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The jeopardy of knockout soccer only adds to the intensity and this is where the weaker teams get found out.
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Thapelo Maseko's 63rd-minute winner shocked the soccer world and put Korea's hopes of qualification in jeopardy.
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The caller reported that a family member was threatening them.
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In the weeks since Fable 5 and Mythos 5 were forced out of commission, industry leaders and experts became increasingly worried that the ad-hoc ban would threaten America’s AI lead against China.
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With just four months to go until Election Day, the House is having trouble with the basics of legislating – let alone moving the typical election-year messaging bills meant to drive up voter turnout.
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After Medina got into trouble with a Max Muncy double and Kyle Tucker walk — Tucker’s fourth of the game — Harris entered the game with two outs and struck out Tommy Edman to end the inning.
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“Peril.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peril. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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