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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
Three dissented, among them former Attorney General Robert Jackson, who saw the greater danger to our nation’s principles even during a war for our very survival.
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Tom Campbell,
Oc Register,
4 July 2026
But statistically speaking, drowning is a much larger danger to children.
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Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
An oppressive heat dome is bringing extremely hot temperatures to much of the United States on July Fourth – adding an ingredient of danger to traditional outdoor Independence Day festivities and America 250 celebrations.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
But there is no danger that Blakely will be forgotten in Lindsey's heart.
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Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for danger
Tom Campbell,
Oc Register,
4 July 2026
But statistically speaking, drowning is a much larger danger to children.
—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
An oppressive heat dome is bringing extremely hot temperatures to much of the United States on July Fourth – adding an ingredient of danger to traditional outdoor Independence Day festivities and America 250 celebrations.
—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
But there is no danger that Blakely will be forgotten in Lindsey's heart.
—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for danger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
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Traditional studios might adopt Chinese models for some preproduction tasks such as concepting, but the geopolitical and intellectual property risks for commercial generations are too prohibitive.
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Now in its 18th year, The Zac Foundation has provided free water safety camps to more than 25,000 kids in at-risk communities.
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Like Alito’s paisanes, my Mexican family was also demonized for supposedly being insufficiently American and posing a threat to national unity.
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Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
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The jeopardy of knockout soccer only adds to the intensity and this is where the weaker teams get found out.
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Thapelo Maseko's 63rd-minute winner shocked the soccer world and put Korea's hopes of qualification in jeopardy.
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With just four months to go until Election Day, the House is having trouble with the basics of legislating – let alone moving the typical election-year messaging bills meant to drive up voter turnout.
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After Medina got into trouble with a Max Muncy double and Kyle Tucker walk — Tucker’s fourth of the game — Harris entered the game with two outs and struck out Tommy Edman to end the inning.
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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