as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
I didn't think I would be subject to any endangerment if I simply dangled my legs over the rock ledge
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Recent Examples of endangerment
The daredevil couple, who scaled the building dressed in dark outfits and masks, were each charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree criminal mischief and an additional charge related to the incident.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
Given those 3,460 acres and the New Zealand government’s priority agenda to preserve and protect the nation’s indigenous cultures and landscape, this is a proposition that fosters opportunity without endangerment.
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Nielsen Dinwoodie,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Tammy Machado, who was charged in a separate indictment, pleaded not guilty to five felony charges, including child endangerment, animal cruelty, mortgage fraud and tax fraud.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Angelina Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, both Russians with a current address in East Orange, New Jersey, were charged with multiple felonies in Manhattan Criminal Court including reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.
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Mark Crudele,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Police arrested the pair on charges of burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, criminal tampering, possession of burglar's tools, disorderly conduct and other offenses.
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Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Four parents and grandparents face child endangerment charges as officials probe how the family evaded schools, medical records and oversight in a village of fewer than 1,000.
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Julie Carr Smyth,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Mark was charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle and booked into the Tarrant County Jail.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Nikolau and Kuznetsov have been charged with multiple crimes, including burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and more, sources said.
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Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
Given those 3,460 acres and the New Zealand government’s priority agenda to preserve and protect the nation’s indigenous cultures and landscape, this is a proposition that fosters opportunity without endangerment.
—
Nielsen Dinwoodie,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Tammy Machado, who was charged in a separate indictment, pleaded not guilty to five felony charges, including child endangerment, animal cruelty, mortgage fraud and tax fraud.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Angelina Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, both Russians with a current address in East Orange, New Jersey, were charged with multiple felonies in Manhattan Criminal Court including reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.
—
Mark Crudele,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Police arrested the pair on charges of burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, criminal tampering, possession of burglar's tools, disorderly conduct and other offenses.
—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Four parents and grandparents face child endangerment charges as officials probe how the family evaded schools, medical records and oversight in a village of fewer than 1,000.
—
Julie Carr Smyth,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Mark was charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle and booked into the Tarrant County Jail.
—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Nikolau and Kuznetsov have been charged with multiple crimes, including burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and more, sources said.
—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangerment
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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.
Noun
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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.
Noun
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Bikes on streets without bike lanes are a danger to bike riders.
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Riders, bicycle-makers, drivers, pedestrians and lawmakers need to have their heads on swivels, as some have been too complacent about the dangers.
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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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“Endangerment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangerment. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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