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
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Companies continued to experience new perils as AI advanced and insurers continued to adapt.
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John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The potential perils of this were apparent in Delaware, where a Caesar Rodney impersonator was manning the booth (the Caesar Rodney Institute was the sponsor).
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Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
The potential and perils of AI teaching assistants and generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT have swiftly emerged as leading topics of debate in education.
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
Some 30 agencies ranging from the Small Business Administration to the Agriculture Department are supposed to help coordinate aid after tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires and other perils.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Anyone who’s ever ordered a substantial piece of furniture, only to have mismeasured the doorframe, knows the perils of online shopping.
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Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
While Pichai may have shied away from commenting directly on AI’s promises and perils, away from the podium, the Google chief has been explicit about what young graduates could expect in the new technological age.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
So Help Me God’s songs unfurl across five, seven, and even eight minutes, speaking on the perils of not knowing oneself, feeling suffocated by a dead-end relationship, and coaxing out the will to do better.
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Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
Cleve R. Wootson Jr,
Washington Post,
22 May 2026
Noun
Such are the perils of popularity, all the more ironic because Oliver never intended to be a populist.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Companies continued to experience new perils as AI advanced and insurers continued to adapt.
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John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The potential perils of this were apparent in Delaware, where a Caesar Rodney impersonator was manning the booth (the Caesar Rodney Institute was the sponsor).
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Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
The potential and perils of AI teaching assistants and generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT have swiftly emerged as leading topics of debate in education.
—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
Some 30 agencies ranging from the Small Business Administration to the Agriculture Department are supposed to help coordinate aid after tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires and other perils.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Anyone who’s ever ordered a substantial piece of furniture, only to have mismeasured the doorframe, knows the perils of online shopping.
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Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
While Pichai may have shied away from commenting directly on AI’s promises and perils, away from the podium, the Google chief has been explicit about what young graduates could expect in the new technological age.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
So Help Me God’s songs unfurl across five, seven, and even eight minutes, speaking on the perils of not knowing oneself, feeling suffocated by a dead-end relationship, and coaxing out the will to do better.
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Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
Verb
The rally in a swing district illustrates the benefits and perils Trump brings to his party’s candidates.
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Cleve R. Wootson Jr,
Washington Post,
22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perils
Noun
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When Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks and led them to the 2024 NBA Finals, his two centers — Derek Lively and Daniel Gafford — were exceptional in their roles as lob threats, blocking shots and rolling to the rim.
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Police said they were notified Monday about the threats, which were directed at the center in the 27000 block of Dequindre Road.
Verb
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Environmentalists say that plume endangers sea life.
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There’s lots of humiliation and frustration involved, as well as an incident that endangers his family.
Noun
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Many experts have cautioned against the dangers of over-intervening during delivery; at the same time, the availability of clinical care, when properly deployed, has clearly saved countless lives.
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Wildfire experts have been warning for months that extreme fire dangers are likely this summer.
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The current system risks patient dissatisfaction if complex issues aren't addressed by doctors, and further physician disenfranchisement is unsustainable.
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Kalshi risks more Illinois fights Illinois seems certain that there are many questions that courts must answer before prediction markets like Kalshi can keep taking sports wagers.
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That hazards statement originally had been in place through early Wednesday morning.
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Forecasters say confidence is lower in the exact timing, where storms will be strongest, and which hazards will be most likely.
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Officials say the invasive predator threatens the Bay's ecosystem by preying on native species.
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The freshwater mollusk, first spotted in North America in the Delta in 2024, threatens water systems by clogging pipes and altering the food web.
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“Perils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perils. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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