as in threats
something that may cause injury or harm
life is full of unexpected perils
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as in endangers
to place in danger
a tribute to the men and women who, as firefighters, peril their lives daily
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Recent Examples of perils
Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Inchauspé agrees and has spoken to Vogue in the past about the perils of the choice.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Amid the nods to social media and cancel culture and the shallow perils of modern celebrity, the image of Taylor-Joy’s disciplined group of insurgents, who speak in almost archaic, poetic dialogue, strikes a bracing contrast.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
The podcast discussion also highlighted the perils retail investors face if the IPO does proceed.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The Arctic’s polar bears (Ursus maritimus) are often the poster species for the perils of climate change.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
And the heady exploration of themes like human connection, the perils of parenthood and how powerful art can be in the face of devastation.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
During the half-hour show, animal keepers raise awareness of the conservation efforts at LA Zoo, engage with the audience about the perils of keeping exotic animals as pets, and inform visitors of the critical roles each bird plays in the environment.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Damage from ice dams is one of the most common winter weather perils, according to John Micheli, senior vice president of property claims for Allstate.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
The slaying dramatized the perils faced by journalists in Mexico, where scores have been slain in recent years.
—Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Inchauspé agrees and has spoken to Vogue in the past about the perils of the choice.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Amid the nods to social media and cancel culture and the shallow perils of modern celebrity, the image of Taylor-Joy’s disciplined group of insurgents, who speak in almost archaic, poetic dialogue, strikes a bracing contrast.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
The podcast discussion also highlighted the perils retail investors face if the IPO does proceed.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The Arctic’s polar bears (Ursus maritimus) are often the poster species for the perils of climate change.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
And the heady exploration of themes like human connection, the perils of parenthood and how powerful art can be in the face of devastation.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
During the half-hour show, animal keepers raise awareness of the conservation efforts at LA Zoo, engage with the audience about the perils of keeping exotic animals as pets, and inform visitors of the critical roles each bird plays in the environment.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Damage from ice dams is one of the most common winter weather perils, according to John Micheli, senior vice president of property claims for Allstate.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perils
Noun
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Trump has been outspoken about his plans to acquire Greenland, citing national security threats from Russia and China.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
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Cyber threats, artificial intelligence, trade disruption, workforce transitions, energy security, climate pressures, human rights, labor standards and national security are inherently transnational.—
Alan H.H. Fleischmann,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Today’s staged raid reinforces our conviction that this investigation distorts French law, circumvents due process, and endangers free speech.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Violence, hazing or any other behavior that endangers others has no place at NAU.—
Kathy Tulumello,
AZCentral.com,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The conservationist Rachel Carson made many Americans aware of the dangers of pesticides for the first time in her 1962 bestseller Silent Spring.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Plaintiffs also accuse the companies of failing to warn users about the risks of using their products and of deliberately concealing their dangers.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The failure to do so has only cheapened our nation and risks our future as a beacon for the world.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its recommendations largely ignore the four fundamental flaws and instead propose a strong mayor system that risks dragging Oakland back to the corruption and special interest dealings that made Tammany Hall famous.—
Steven Falk,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Clothes Iron and Steamer Many cruise lines have policies forbidding the use of clothes irons and steamers and won’t allow these fire hazards onboard.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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At over 1,800 lives lost per year, winter vehicle-crash fatalities are four times greater than the total number of all other weather hazards combined, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Pushing a big government socialist agenda that threatens private property and puts government in control of your home?—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The outbreak threatens to strip multiple countries of disease-free status as vaccination rates decline across the region.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Perils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perils. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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