as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
a perilous journey through hostile territory
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Recent Examples of perilous
When the United States joins Russia, North Korea, and Nicaragua in opposing a resolution condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the world has begun a perilous journey into a dark valley.
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
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.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2025
Still, the path to long-term fiscal stability is anything but clear for Oakland Unified, which went into state receivership two decades ago, restored local control in 2009 and in recent years has faced warnings from state and county officials that its finances were in perilous shape.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Traditionally, the defense of entitlement programs has been a very strong issue for Democrats, so this is a perilous choice for the GOP.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
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.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2025
Still, the path to long-term fiscal stability is anything but clear for Oakland Unified, which went into state receivership two decades ago, restored local control in 2009 and in recent years has faced warnings from state and county officials that its finances were in perilous shape.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Traditionally, the defense of entitlement programs has been a very strong issue for Democrats, so this is a perilous choice for the GOP.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perilous
Adjective
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The 400-mile race is scheduled to start on Sunday after it was delayed by more than a month due to warm temperatures and a dangerous trail.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Freezing temperatures can endanger health, particularly of vulnerable groups like children and the elderly, whilst snow can lead to dangerous driving conditions.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 2025
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The salad bar did not have time labels for potentially hazardous foods kept out of temperature control.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Traditionally, however, penny stocks are pretty risky.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Forgoing a balanced diet or drastically cutting calories is risky.—
Helen Carefoot,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Aggies are in a serious rough patch, however, having lost their last three games in a row.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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In San Diego, many serious rosarians fertilize with a plethora of fertilizers every two weeks commencing in mid-February through to mid-October.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Perilous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perilous. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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