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the powerful hurricane continues to threaten the southern coastline
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Recent Examples of threatened
Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Last month, the state's Department of Fish and Wildlife made a formal recommendation to protect southern California's mountain lions as a threatened population under the state's Endangered Species Act.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Jan. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Some have threatened to seek relief in courtrooms from the irritating happenings near their once-quiet homes.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The threatened tariffs would rise to 25% in June if no deal were reached.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Last month, the state's Department of Fish and Wildlife made a formal recommendation to protect southern California's mountain lions as a threatened population under the state's Endangered Species Act.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
Rob threatened to leave but remained until he was eliminated on Day 30.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Some have threatened to seek relief in courtrooms from the irritating happenings near their once-quiet homes.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for threatened
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An endangered species native to West Africa, pygmy hippos typically live in forests and nearby swamps.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The park has a variety of attractions, including more than 16 miles of trails ranging in difficulty, 90-acre Tucket Lake that can be fished, swim and kayak, and acts as a seasonal home to many migratory birds, like the endangered golden-cheeked warbler.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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There’s real, sweat-inducing tension to scenes where Esther, alone at home with her children, is encircled and menaced by mobs of men preying on the easiest of targets.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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Extreme heat fuels out of control bushfires Bushfires, fueled by the soaring temperatures, have menaced towns in the state of Victoria, prompting evacuations as volunteer firefighters attempted to douse flames around homes.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That shift could prove decisive in a civil suit, where only nine out of 12 jurors have to agree to find the companies liable.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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The other two entities were found liable for some of the claims.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Consumer groups say wage advances can be riddled with fees and in some cases, similar to payday loans, can lead America’s most vulnerable workers into an unhealthy debt spiral.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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For less than 1% of the federal budget, USAID delivered food, medicine and basic education to vulnerable places worldwide.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Birders in India reported several imperiled species such as the Andaman Serpent Eagle.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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For the imperiled sea mammals of British Columbia, a Defender 130 truly changes the game.—
Ted Alvarez,
Outside,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The effort is designed to improve battlefield awareness when getting closer is unsafe or simply not possible.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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Thus, streets and sidewalks were expected to be icy and unsafe.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In some ways, Florida is already more susceptible to fire, thanks to that drought index.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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This results in lots of spindly new growth, which is weak and susceptible to diseases, pests, and breakage.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Hoary vervain is a drought tolerant perennial perfect for hot, exposed sites.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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An exposed décolletage keeps the silhouette from being basic while keeping it classy.—
Collette Grimes,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Threatened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threatened. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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