as in risking
to place in danger
a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people
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Recent Examples of endangering
Court records show Pawnell faces charges including second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child.
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Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Based on the video, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office arrested and charged Cox with a felony for endangering the welfare of a physically disabled person.
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Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Zapata-Vera is charged with two counts of second-degree vehicular homicide, two counts of second-degree leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death and two counts of third-degree endangering an injured victim, the prosecutor's office said.
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Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
In Season 3, the team enters Dinopia, a civilized dinosaur world, to face threats endangering both worlds through friendship, courage, and teamwork.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Ahead, a snake expert and a veterinarian share what to do to prevent your dog from endangering a snake or itself.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
The New Mexico Department of Justice is seeking nearly $1 billion from Facebook parent Meta after a New Mexico jury last month found the tech giant liable for endangering children and misleading the public about the safety of its platforms.
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Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
In February, Hawkins was fined $1,000 after pleading guilty in White County Circuit Court to misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and domestic battery.
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John Lynch,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Based on the video, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office arrested and charged Cox with a felony for endangering the welfare of a physically disabled person.
—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Zapata-Vera is charged with two counts of second-degree vehicular homicide, two counts of second-degree leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death and two counts of third-degree endangering an injured victim, the prosecutor's office said.
—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
In Season 3, the team enters Dinopia, a civilized dinosaur world, to face threats endangering both worlds through friendship, courage, and teamwork.
—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Ahead, a snake expert and a veterinarian share what to do to prevent your dog from endangering a snake or itself.
—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
The New Mexico Department of Justice is seeking nearly $1 billion from Facebook parent Meta after a New Mexico jury last month found the tech giant liable for endangering children and misleading the public about the safety of its platforms.
—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
In February, Hawkins was fined $1,000 after pleading guilty in White County Circuit Court to misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and domestic battery.
—
John Lynch,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangering
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During a day trip to Lampedusa, a gateway for migrants risking dangerous Mediterranean crossings into Europe from Africa, the pope urged European leaders to do more to assist arrivals, which have topped 7,000 this year.
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During a day trip to Lampedusa, a gateway for migrants risking dangerous Mediterranean crossings into Europe from Africa, the pope urged European leaders to do more to assist arrivals, which have topped 7,000 this year.
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Not long afterward, he was elected president on a platform deeply hostile to the West and its liberal ideology, and especially to the United States — threatening a hard fight in the event of war.
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Severe thunderstorms are also forecast to develop later in the day, threatening fireworks displays and other outdoor events from the Plains to the Northeast with damaging winds, lightning and heavy downpours.
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Powerful allies, vital for global influence and technological collaboration, are often unfairly criticized, jeopardizing crucial trade and security ties.
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Critics warn the measure could spook some of California’s highest earners into moving out of fear of future taxes, jeopardizing the state’s long-term fiscal health.
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The latest truce agreement was reached after the two sides traded deadly fire on Friday, imperiling negotiations to reach a final peace deal between the United States and Iran.
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Her husband, who works in a factory painting industrial trucks, would be penalized for such a move, imperiling future raises.
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“Endangering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangering. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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