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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
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
As a threatened species, gopher tortoises are called a keystone species because hundreds of other animals depend on them for their burrows.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 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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Adjective
Newsom has faced criticism over California's wildfire response, with Trump accusing him of blocking water supplies to Southern California to protect a threatened fish—claims state officials deny.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
As a threatened species, gopher tortoises are called a keystone species because hundreds of other animals depend on them for their burrows.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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However, by the second decade of the 21st century, neckties had become an endangered species.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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This method can help protect endangered species by helping to ensure that laws against wildlife trafficking are followed.—
Peter Kyne,
The Conversation,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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But Read could still be held liable for O’Keefe’s death in civil court.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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In a civil trial, Read would only be liable for monetary damages if she's found responsible for O'Keefe's death.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Without proper documentation and preparation, families face difficult decisions during medical emergencies, potential exploitation of vulnerable members, and devastating conflicts that can create lasting family rifts.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Avoid direct sun exposure: Protect yourself and check on vulnerable relatives and neighbors.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Download apps only from the Google Play Store: Avoid third-party stores, which are more likely to host unsafe apps.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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In April 2023, she was pulled over as a juvenile for a traffic violation involving an unsafe vehicle, but the case was dismissed by the court.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Immigrants are also more susceptible to invisibility as their credit file in the U.S. does not take into account their credit history in their origin country.—
Afshan Musani,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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New research from the United Kingdom’s Royal Veterinary College also indicates that some dog breeds may be more susceptible.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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The west side of your house is more exposed, thus hotter than the east side.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Rifkin noticed some exposed brick in the back of the store.—
Robert Sullivan,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Other users flocked to the comments to defend the user, arguing that even if the woman's intentions were pure, the repetition was intense and unwarranted, especially for someone who feels insecure about her body hair.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Alyse Alan Louis stands apart from the rest of the actors since her character, Beth, is the least assertive and most insecure.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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“Threatened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threatened. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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