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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.
—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peril
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Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, officials are pausing data center development for one year, with vocal neighbors arguing that the risk posed by a controversial project outweigh the threat of litigation.
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Two weeks ago, Lutnick invoked export control authorities to require Anthropic to shut off access to its two most capable systems, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, citing threats to national security.
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In addition to the fear of deportation, the ruling puts thousands of immigrants at risk of losing their work authorization and their jobs, according to a Haitian-American journalist.
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It is known to cause neurological problems, convulsions and comas, with children particularly at risk.
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Zapata-Vera is charged with two counts of second-degree vehicular homicide, two counts of second-degree leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death and two counts of third-degree endangering an injured victim, the prosecutor's office said.
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In addition to environmental education and advocacy, the center’s mission includes propagating rare and endangered native plants and rehabilitating birds of prey, reptiles and amphibians.
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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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Trump has threatened more military action if Tehran continues to launch strikes.
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
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The crowd trouble began hours before the July 2024 match.
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For his trouble, he’s escorted out of the neighborhood in his shiny Sting Ray by a foursome of menacing dirtbikes.
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“Peril.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peril. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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