as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
that stupid prank could turn out to be a jeopardizing event in your academic career
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as in endangering
to place in danger
don't do anything that will jeopardize your place on the advisory board
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Recent Examples of jeopardizing
Michael P. Dempsey,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
But it must be done without jeopardizing the future or sabotaging the present.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Armin asked The Times not to fully identify for fear of jeopardizing his immigration case.
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Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Congress is struggling to meet a fast-approaching deadline to extend a key government spying law, potentially jeopardizing national security as the Iran war drags on.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
In an interview published Tuesday, the hawkish Czech President Petr Pavel revealed to the Financial Times that nine of the 18 member nations of the effort had stopped contributing, jeopardizing the supply of large-caliber ammunition to Ukraine.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
Airfare costs, shipping rates and utility bills are climbing, jeopardizing economic growth.
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ABC News,
11 May 2026
The food emergency is being driven by violence from armed groups, political unrest and an economic crisis, the agency says, and rising fuel prices are jeopardizing what little progress the country has made in tackling the problem.
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Anabella González,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Verb
Powerful allies, vital for global influence and technological collaboration, are often unfairly criticized, jeopardizing crucial trade and security ties.
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Michael P. Dempsey,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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.
—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
But it must be done without jeopardizing the future or sabotaging the present.
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Armin asked The Times not to fully identify for fear of jeopardizing his immigration case.
—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Congress is struggling to meet a fast-approaching deadline to extend a key government spying law, potentially jeopardizing national security as the Iran war drags on.
—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
In an interview published Tuesday, the hawkish Czech President Petr Pavel revealed to the Financial Times that nine of the 18 member nations of the effort had stopped contributing, jeopardizing the supply of large-caliber ammunition to Ukraine.
—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
Airfare costs, shipping rates and utility bills are climbing, jeopardizing economic growth.
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ABC News,
11 May 2026
The food emergency is being driven by violence from armed groups, political unrest and an economic crisis, the agency says, and rising fuel prices are jeopardizing what little progress the country has made in tackling the problem.
—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardizing
Adjective
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Others develop dangerous fluctuations in blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms because the autonomic nervous system becomes affected.
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Sometimes, the streets appear glittering; other times, seedy and dangerous.
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Court records show Pawnell faces charges including second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child.
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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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Concrete casing and tubing – used to seal and extract oil – can lose integrity, causing leaks and potential hazardous gas releases.
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Concerns about hazardous chemicals led police to suggest residents evacuate, although many declined.
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An Indiana man is accused of stalking, harassment, intimidation and sending threatening and explicit messages to WNBA star Sophie Cunningham via social media, officials said.
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To remove the possibility of high schoolers negotiating higher bonuses by threatening to go to college.
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Thrown into the perilous odyssey of the quest for Europe, Gift recounts the memories that led to her departure.
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
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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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Achraf Hakimi looked to have another opportunity to take an open shot on goal in the 54th minute, until Dutch defender Micky van de Ven chased him down and made a risky tackle in the goal box.
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The groups that brought the lawsuit said the rule would require students to forgo their studies or take out riskier private loans.
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Beijing has and been accused of serious human violations, including large-scale arbitrary detention of Uyghur and other Muslim minorities, in Xinjiang.
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Prosecutors said Anthony Edmond and Rafael Enriquez face the most serious charges, including conspiracy involving firearms trafficking, machineguns and drug trafficking.
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“Jeopardizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardizing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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