perils 1 of 2

noun

plural of peril
as in threats
something that may cause injury or harm life is full of unexpected perils

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perils

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of peril
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
Noun
Such is the case here, with Glenn Howerton delivering a masterclass on the perils of our increasingly tech-dependent world. — Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026 In Simulacra and Simulation, Jean Baudrillard famously explored the perils of living in a world of holograms. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026 As our planet revels in the recent achievements of this spring’s Artemis 2 mission and its four astronaut crew members, a new four-part PBS documentary series takes a scrutinizing look at space exploration and its inherent perils and promises. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 July 2026 Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey follows the incredible journey of King Odysseus back to his kingdom of Ithaca, plagued by mythical perils along the way. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 July 2026 Hollywood guilds are currently wrangling with the perils and possibilities of AI. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 Such are the perils of popularity, all the more ironic because Oliver never intended to be a populist. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 July 2026 Companies continued to experience new perils as AI advanced and insurers continued to adapt. — John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The potential perils of this were apparent in Delaware, where a Caesar Rodney impersonator was manning the booth (the Caesar Rodney Institute was the sponsor). — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026
Verb
The rally in a swing district illustrates the benefits and perils Trump brings to his party’s candidates. — Cleve R. Wootson Jr, Washington Post, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perils
  1. threats
  2. endangers
  3. dangers
  4. risks
  5. hazards
  6. threatens
Noun
  • Secret Service officials have also highlighted threats against Trump from foreign actors, including Iran—amid the ongoing war.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Experts agree that even lower temperatures can pose health threats to vulnerable populations, especially when combined with high humidity.
    — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of threats
Verb
  • Refusing to do so, Luis stirs a rivalry and potentially endangers his own employment.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • But when Cary makes a choice that endangers them both, the couple are forever changed by the outcome.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of endangers
Noun
  • Because of his fame, McKenzie has been able to generate more attention for his crusade, appearing on cable news and writing op-eds about the dangers of cryptocurrency.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Public health messaging The specialists told ABC News that public health messaging about the dangers of drinking and smoking may be contributing to the declining rates of use.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of dangers
Verb
  • Such a dovish approach risks market instability and rising long-term rates.
    — David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Should the state not come through, the school district risks deeper cuts or short-term borrowing.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of risks
Verb
  • That hazards statement originally had been in place through early Wednesday morning.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
  • Forecasters say confidence is lower in the exact timing, where storms will be strongest, and which hazards will be most likely.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of hazards
Verb
  • But Ariana’s husband threatens Honoria’s fragile peace with the conquering Inver clan.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Not necessarily with a salary cap — a demand by the owners that threatens to wipe out part or all of the 2027 season — but with other ways that help benefit the small markets and allow the sport to continue its renaissance.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of threatens

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“Perils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perils. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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