as in threats
something that may cause injury or harm
life is full of unexpected perils
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as in endangers
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 perils
Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The tragedy has many Californians pausing to reflect on the fine line between the thrill of backcountry skiing and the perils of extreme winter storms.
—James Ward, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The book credits McCartney’s wife Linda as a grounding force against the perils of superstardom, as well as a vital contributor to some of the biggest songs of the ‘70s.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
The long-term potential as well as the perils of intimacy were central themes even in her debut novel, The Female of the Species (1987).
—Adelle Waldman, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
The trek has had its perils, and local law enforcement officers have provided security.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Inchauspé agrees and has spoken to Vogue in the past about the perils of the choice.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Amid the nods to social media and cancel culture and the shallow perils of modern celebrity, the image of Taylor-Joy’s disciplined group of insurgents, who speak in almost archaic, poetic dialogue, strikes a bracing contrast.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
The podcast discussion also highlighted the perils retail investors face if the IPO does proceed.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
The Times’ Malia Mendez sat down with members of the all-Filipino cast to discuss the ways the show’s exploration of the perils of authoritarianism dovetail with the modern political moment.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The tragedy has many Californians pausing to reflect on the fine line between the thrill of backcountry skiing and the perils of extreme winter storms.
—James Ward, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The book credits McCartney’s wife Linda as a grounding force against the perils of superstardom, as well as a vital contributor to some of the biggest songs of the ‘70s.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
The long-term potential as well as the perils of intimacy were central themes even in her debut novel, The Female of the Species (1987).
—Adelle Waldman, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
The trek has had its perils, and local law enforcement officers have provided security.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Inchauspé agrees and has spoken to Vogue in the past about the perils of the choice.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Amid the nods to social media and cancel culture and the shallow perils of modern celebrity, the image of Taylor-Joy’s disciplined group of insurgents, who speak in almost archaic, poetic dialogue, strikes a bracing contrast.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
The podcast discussion also highlighted the perils retail investors face if the IPO does proceed.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perils
Noun
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The Department of Homeland Security said it’s been in contact with churches in Springfield about the threats.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Maybe if Miami had added a quarterback better than Mike White and Skylar Thompson in the 2024 offseason, let’s say veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, Tagovailoa’s threats to sit out training camp, and the exhibition season wouldn’t have been so scary to McDaniel.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The decision unnecessarily endangers people of all ages and can cause a multitude of injuries.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The decision unnecessarily endangers people of all ages and can cause a multitude of injuries.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ultimately, the recent market trembles reveal less about the immediate dangers of AI and more about the precarious psychology of modern trading.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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That morbid curiosity sent me on a journey to understand the politics and dangers of prison.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This is a dangerous step backward that risks irreversible harm to the health and well-being of future generations.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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For the Mexican government, the battle against the cartels risks provoking violence across the country, as gang members retaliate against the security forces and battle each other.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Clothes Iron and Steamer Many cruise lines have policies forbidding the use of clothes irons and steamers and won’t allow these fire hazards onboard.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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At over 1,800 lives lost per year, winter vehicle-crash fatalities are four times greater than the total number of all other weather hazards combined, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The deteriorating state of the country’s fiscal balance threatens to extinguish the benefits of America’s strong economy.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Yet mounting fallout from the Supreme Court’s tariff decision threatens to roll back progress across the region.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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