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
Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025
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The White House and the office of Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha, which is leading the lawsuit, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
—Daniel Wiessner, USA Today, 7 May 2025
But the election was won and lost on Trumpism and its perils.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 1 May 2025
Tech and design contributions are unobtrusively effective, with Jojo Draven’s original score adding discreet notes of bemusement and peril.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Others have chosen to play it more safe, which, if that becomes the trend, puts the future of the Preakness in peril.
—Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025
More: Libraries are under siege: How Trump's cuts put community hubs in peril
The White House and the office of Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha, which is leading the lawsuit, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
—Daniel Wiessner, USA Today, 7 May 2025
But the election was won and lost on Trumpism and its perils.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 1 May 2025
Tech and design contributions are unobtrusively effective, with Jojo Draven’s original score adding discreet notes of bemusement and peril.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peril
Noun
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The 24/7 monitoring centers were already thinly staffed, Allen said, and the further reductions are deeply concerning, especially given the threat of an earthquake and tsunami in the Pacific Northwest.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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Residents and businesses across Chicago already face a high tax and fee burden and worry about shouldering more costs amid widespread economic uncertainty due to rising tariffs, persistent inflation, state and local budget deficits and unprecedented threats to critical federal funding.—
Jack Lavin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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There was also a high risk of severe weather issued the afternoon of Sunday, May 18 for parts of Oklahoma and Kansas.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Due to the risk of flooding, hail, and tornadoes, the NWS had to seek help from other offices.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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The Metropolitan Police said the suspect was detained on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life a day after an early-morning fire on Monday damaged the door of the house where Starmer and his family lived before he was elected to lead the country, according to the Associated Press.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2025
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The only two surviving buildings from Terminal Island’s days as a thriving Japanese American fishing village in the early 1900s have been placed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2025 list of America’s 11 most endangered historic places.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Scientists with Oceana and governmental and conservation organizations say the whales also face dangers from entanglement in commercial crabbing and fishing gear and vessel strikes.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Officials and scientists have known for decades of the earthquake danger posed by soft-story apartment buildings.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Now, Tatum's status for the potential series clincher for New York appears to be in serious jeopardy.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Chelsea’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League via a top-five finish are certainly now in serious jeopardy following Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at St James’ Park.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Diddy's former assistant George Kaplan says rapper threatened his job 'monthly' Kaplan, who worked as Combs' executive assistant from 2014-2015, testified on May 21 that the rapper threatened his job on an almost monthly basis.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Ventura previously testified that Combs threatened her after finding out about her relationship with Mescudi and said the music mogul allegedly threatened to blow up the rapper's car.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary was in trouble in the Senate.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Indianapolis later issued an apology to Microsoft (for exceeding its usage rights of the company’s video game) and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (for mocking his legal troubles).—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Peril.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peril. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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