as in to threaten
to place in danger
a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people
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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 endanger
Celia Bell
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Hail and damaging winds were some of the most serious impacts of the storm, but in Alabama, torrential rainfall also endangered people.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
This is a mess and the mess — not the whistleblowing — is endangering your job and your customer’s well-being.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 19 July 2025
Critics warned this fossil-fuel-heavy approach endangers climate goals, while officials downplayed environmental concerns in favor of energy and security priorities.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Verb
When France fell, Weisz was doubly endangered, as the Vichy government pursued both Jews and leftist refugees from the Spanish Civil War.
—Celia Bell
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Hail and damaging winds were some of the most serious impacts of the storm, but in Alabama, torrential rainfall also endangered people.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
This is a mess and the mess — not the whistleblowing — is endangering your job and your customer’s well-being.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 19 July 2025
Critics warned this fossil-fuel-heavy approach endangers climate goals, while officials downplayed environmental concerns in favor of energy and security priorities.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endanger
Verb
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In recent years, Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank have expanded massively, often with the encouragement of the Israeli government, threatening the chances of creating a contiguous Palestinian state in the region.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
2 Aug. 2025
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The long road to understanding and treating Alzheimer’s disease will get even longer as Alzheimer’s grants are threatened.—
Ari Geller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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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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In the Voyager Declaration, the 287 signatories warn that political interference and abrupt budget reductions could jeopardize decades of progress in space exploration, aeronautics and climate science.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
22 July 2025
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Exact a toll on the research enterprise through interference or underfunding, and the cycle is jeopardized—costing jobs and growth.—
Ian Simmons,
Forbes.com,
21 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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But Abby discovered the truth and threatened to expose it, which would imperil the political career of Margo's husband, Jed (Dermot Mulroney).—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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Nevertheless, that’s the expectation of Councilmember Joe LaCava, who dismissed the idea that this change could imperil any homeowners.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Is the use of generative AI possibly in that same danger zone?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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As forecasters and residents in hurricane-prone regions brace for more danger, here's a look back at the destructive power of Hurricane Helene.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 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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“Endanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endanger. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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