as in dangerous
not safe, strong, or steady
He earned a precarious livelihood by gambling. She was in a state of precarious health. The government is in a precarious position. The strong wind almost knocked him off of his precarious perch on the edge of the cliff.
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Recent Examples of precarious
The issue is precarious for these Republicans, especially Mr. Lawler, who represents parts of Rockland and Westchester Counties and is considering a run for governor next year.
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Benjamin Oreskes, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Our livelihoods, endangered by 2021 unemployment insurance reforms, would no longer be so precarious.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Steven Peters, a 42-year-old independent from White House, Tennessee, says for years he’s heard warnings about the program’s precarious finances.
—Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Nevertheless, living in such tight quarters with so many other people can create severe tensions, particularly when everyone’s financial condition is precarious.
—Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
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Benjamin Oreskes, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Our livelihoods, endangered by 2021 unemployment insurance reforms, would no longer be so precarious.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Steven Peters, a 42-year-old independent from White House, Tennessee, says for years he’s heard warnings about the program’s precarious finances.
—Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Nevertheless, living in such tight quarters with so many other people can create severe tensions, particularly when everyone’s financial condition is precarious.
—Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precarious
Adjective
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Cruise’s wing-walking sequence was somehow even more dangerous.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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Even ejecting from the aircraft can be dangerous and traumatic.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Hickey made three trips back and forth in the treacherous water to save the boaters one by one.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2025
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Mastering wet roads: Safety tips for heavy rainfall When heavy rain pours, the risk of flooding and treacherous roads rises.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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However, with most flights now offering antibacterial wipes and long-haul routes undergoing more extensive cleaning, the routine is arguably not much riskier than applying makeup at home.—
Isabelle Rodney,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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However, bringing a drug to market is not only very expensive with a very lengthy payoff period, the business is also very risky.—
John C. Goodman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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This phenomenon has been further propelled by ongoing inflation, high interest rates, and an uncertain economic outlook.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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In the early, uncertain days of COVID-19, when people were told to stay home to save lives, Lightfoot chose compassion over citations.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The cities with some of the highest rates of poverty and the most people of color have borne the burden of the state’s hazardous waste facilities.—
Sarah McCoy,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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The broad set-up doesn’t look close to hazardous, giddy excess yet.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
17 May 2025
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“Precarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precarious. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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