as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
a perilous journey through hostile territory
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Recent Examples of perilous
For foreign nationals, the deteriorating security situation made Yemen an increasingly perilous place to live and work.
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
The events of the past month have cast a perilous shadow over Iran’s Jewry, reawakening the fear that had followed Habib Elghanian’s execution and an urgency about the need to leave Iran.
—Roya Hakakian, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
Directed once again by Shinsuke Sato and based on Haro Aso’s cult manga of the same name, the new season continues the story of Arisu and Usagi as they’re drawn back into the perilous limbo world known as the Borderland — a twisted realm that blurs the boundaries between life and death.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
Finally, there has been much discussion of the impact of the BBB on the deficit and the perilous nature of America’s debt levels of about $36 Trillion Dollars.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
The events of the past month have cast a perilous shadow over Iran’s Jewry, reawakening the fear that had followed Habib Elghanian’s execution and an urgency about the need to leave Iran.
—Roya Hakakian, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
Directed once again by Shinsuke Sato and based on Haro Aso’s cult manga of the same name, the new season continues the story of Arisu and Usagi as they’re drawn back into the perilous limbo world known as the Borderland — a twisted realm that blurs the boundaries between life and death.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
Finally, there has been much discussion of the impact of the BBB on the deficit and the perilous nature of America’s debt levels of about $36 Trillion Dollars.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perilous
Adjective
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Easter said police recently secured a court order for two vehicles – a Toyota Chaser and a Yamaha R1 – to be destroyed after they were connected to dangerous driving activities.—
Caleb Lunetta,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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The judge found that Norma conceivably alleged that the social media companies actively directed dangerous content to Zackery based on his age and did not just serve as neutral platforms.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Despite receiving safety stamps of approval, the process for building the Las Vegas tunnels came under fire for worker safety violations and concerns, with the project being cited for numerous violations that included injuries and exposure to hazardous materials.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Tyler Swardson with Greenwood Fire said their hazardous materials response team is on site to address any potential hazards.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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But through the sheer power of mixing genes into new combinations, the risky gamble of interspecies pairings has also sometimes majorly paid off.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
31 July 2025
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) highlights how sleep deficiency, on the other hand, impairs these abilities and is linked to emotional issues, depression, and risky behaviors—especially in children and teens.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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She's alleged that his former company, streaming music service Tidal, owes her serious money, and that the mogul himself is trying to hurt her career.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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And automakers do need to make serious dents in their carbon footprints: BMW has to slash its carbon emissions from a 2019 level of 150 million tons down to 109 million tons in 2030.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Perilous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perilous. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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