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as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
he knew he was in danger when he received the threatening phone calls at home
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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
willing to face the dangers of the Arctic in quest of the Northwest Passage
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Recent Examples of danger
Laura Schulte went up to Ladysmith to report on concerns from locals, who worry about dangers lurking below the surface.
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The basis of these suits is simple: The fossil fuel industry allegedly failed to warn consumers about their products’ dangers and deceived the public about climate change risks.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2025
Prisoners are routinely moved in some instances due to significant safety and danger concerns.
—Julia Bonavita , David Spunt, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The danger had been present from the U.S.S.R.’s founding.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 31 July 2025
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The basis of these suits is simple: The fossil fuel industry allegedly failed to warn consumers about their products’ dangers and deceived the public about climate change risks.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2025
Prisoners are routinely moved in some instances due to significant safety and danger concerns.
—Julia Bonavita , David Spunt, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The danger had been present from the U.S.S.R.’s founding.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
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Other companies that rely on biometric data, like DNA research firm 23andMe, have reported data breaches or filed for bankruptcy, putting millions of people's personal information potentially at risk.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Family Health Centers, Inc. in Louisville is partnering with Vanderbilt University on a long-term study that will identify environmental cancer risks in the South.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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President Trump's threat against Russia and its trade partners has been met with defiance in New Delhi.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
31 July 2025
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While these lizards are not seen as a threat to humans, dogs or cats, Thompson officials noted that people should not attempt to approach Goose.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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President Trump has now signed into law a federal budget that puts our environmental health protections in dire jeopardy.—
Liz Hurtado,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
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The free, two-day festival was put in jeopardy after President Donald Trump's administration cut $1.2 million in funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities grant.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
3 July 2025
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Sage and Clay conspire to float the idea to the newspapers that Russell Industries is in trouble, causing the stock to fall and the Merricks to pull out of the deal.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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Using a suitcase that isn’t up to snuff could give you a world of trouble when you’re supposed to be having fun.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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