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Recent Examples of imperiling
J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 May 2026
Trump’s desire to bundle the bills and amendments together also risks imperiling the appropriations legislation.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Originally introduced from the African continent for erosion control and as livestock forage, now this species is imperiling Arizona’s beloved saguaro cactuses, palo verde and summer wildflowers, transforming swaths of the Sonoran Desert into a grassland monoculture.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
After the strikes, Iran effectively stopped ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim, imperiling global oil distribution.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
For months, the Florida House didn’t hear the data center bill in a single committee, imperiling its passage.
—Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Views of the economy imperiling Republicans right now Republicans' best chance at retaining the House would be if views of the economy improve.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 6 Dec. 2025
Still, by October — amid the government shutdown — mass layoffs were imperiling the DOE’s ability to administer special education, department sources told ABC News.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
That could leave unspent millions in grant dollars that were awarded but not yet paid to stations, imperiling dozens of projects meant to save lives in emergencies.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
The demise of American budget carrier Spirit Airlines reflects how the jet fuel crisis stemming from the Iran war is imperiling the global travel industry, analysts said.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 May 2026
Trump’s desire to bundle the bills and amendments together also risks imperiling the appropriations legislation.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Originally introduced from the African continent for erosion control and as livestock forage, now this species is imperiling Arizona’s beloved saguaro cactuses, palo verde and summer wildflowers, transforming swaths of the Sonoran Desert into a grassland monoculture.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
After the strikes, Iran effectively stopped ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim, imperiling global oil distribution.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
For months, the Florida House didn’t hear the data center bill in a single committee, imperiling its passage.
—Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Views of the economy imperiling Republicans right now Republicans' best chance at retaining the House would be if views of the economy improve.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 6 Dec. 2025
Still, by October — amid the government shutdown — mass layoffs were imperiling the DOE’s ability to administer special education, department sources told ABC News.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
That could leave unspent millions in grant dollars that were awarded but not yet paid to stations, imperiling dozens of projects meant to save lives in emergencies.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperiling
Adjective
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That land was also home to a portion of the Citizens Gas manufactured gas plant, leaving behind layers of coal tar and hazardous waste.—
Michelle de la Uz,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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An air quality alert is issued by the government when air pollution levels reach unhealthy or hazardous levels to help people take proactive measures.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Verb
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He was charged with seven counts, including first-degree reckless endangering safety and two counts of eluding an officer.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Set at the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war, the intimate thriller follows Kyiv newlyweds trapped in their apartment and cut off from the outside world, a situation endangering both their lives and their relationship.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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But pretty quickly, Wahl said that both the mother and police realized something more dangerous could be brewing.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Sheets touched on the other key to his success — and any dangerous hitter’s success — in the above quote.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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Hundreds of miles downriver from the Big Bend, in the Rio Grande Valley, wall construction has been proceeding at a rapid pace, threatening areas—a historic chapel, a wildlife refuge, a state park, the National Butterfly Center—that had previously been protected by Congress.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The strait’s closure has stranded tankers and caused energy prices to spike, threatening global economic growth.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Storms could be strong and organized, bringing all severe weather threats — tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds — and downpours will also be possible, the Weather Service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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Why Migrations Generate Headaches One of the most damaging aspects of migration happens in the human aspect of the business.—
Thomas Berndorfer,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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He can’t be named here without risking his loops at the club, but trust that his local knowledge includes which Delaware County bartenders reliably tally a light check and how to navigate every inch of Aronimink.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Structural De-risking through Backlog Conversion The central insight regarding the structural de-risking of Nebius’s business model via backlog conversion is currently being overshadowed by revenue volatility in headlines.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps most politically perilous, 31% of independents who voted for Trump in 2024 would not vote for him again in an election do-over.—
Tatishe Nteta,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Cholera, a waterborne bacterial disease, has unleashed a perilous wave across southern Africa, with active outbreaks currently afflicting five countries in southern and central Africa.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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However, pruning mistakes can be very detrimental, introducing shock or infection to an otherwise thriving shrub, tree, or flower.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
19 May 2026
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And then there is the part of the leverage exercise that so many times before has proven detrimental to the Heat — the waiting game.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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“Imperiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperiling. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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