as in menaced
to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on
the powerful hurricane continues to threaten the southern coastline
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Recent Examples of threatened
Akayla Gardner, Fortune, 4 July 2025
This contributed to a 3.8 percent decrease in the total extent of Colombia's primary rain forest—a crucial habitat for many of the nation's endemic and threatened species, including birds, primates and amphibians.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2025
With seven more games in January, however, the capacity for Arteta to keep things fresh out wide may be threatened.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Bloomberg Economics estimates that if all reciprocal tariffs are raised to their threatened level on July 9, average duties on all US imports could climb to around 20% from close to 3% before Trump’s inauguration in January.
—Akayla Gardner, Fortune, 4 July 2025
This contributed to a 3.8 percent decrease in the total extent of Colombia's primary rain forest—a crucial habitat for many of the nation's endemic and threatened species, including birds, primates and amphibians.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
Adjective
However, salt damage incurred in the 1970s due to the installation of a heated concrete slab, which aggravated the salt stored in the 18th and 19th centuries, threatened the church’s structural integrity.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2025
With seven more games in January, however, the capacity for Arteta to keep things fresh out wide may be threatened.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for threatened
Adjective
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Environmental groups presented testimony in court that additional construction of the facility would harm water quality in the Everglades and contribute harm to the endangered Florida panther.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Even with their efforts, the Mississippi was named the nation's most endangered river of 2025 by the environmental advocacy group American Rivers.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As a result, teams found violating the rule are liable to receive a penalty.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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After a three-week trial, a Miami jury on Friday found Tesla partially liable for a fatal 2019 accident involving its Autopilot driver-assistance feature, awarding the family of the deceased and an injured party a total of $329 million in damages.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
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Light: Some investors worry mid-caps are more vulnerable to market volatility.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The report was rife with errors, including citations to some studies that didn’t exist, but experts agree that children are especially vulnerable to the negative effects of ultraprocessed foods.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tests showing unsafe water often correlate with rain—but not always.—
Elijah Polance,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
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People have to cross very unsafe zones to reach those areas that are controlled by the IDF and military contractors from the U.S., and then there are insufficient quantities.—
Kendall Wright,
ABC News,
3 Aug. 2025
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Long-term effects of alcohol can also lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease and a weakened immune system that can make individuals susceptible to getting infections.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, this preference puts the species at risk for habitat loss as these areas are often susceptible to human disturbances, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The formal living room sports soaring ceilings lined with exposed beams, while the more casual family room is surrounded by walls of windows and topped with a skylight for even more natural light.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 July 2025
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Yet, the bill pares back support for wind and solar projects that typically complement gas plants—potentially leaving the grid more exposed, not less.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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So Enid feels a bit insecure in their friendship and doesn’t know why Wednesday’s pushing her out.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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As discussed in the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, Osbourne — who died July 22 at the age of 76 — could be touchingly insecure for a beloved and wildly influential metal legend.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Threatened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threatened. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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