as in to threaten
to place in danger
a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people
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as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
I didn't think I would be subject to any endangerment if I simply dangled my legs over the rock ledge
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Recent Examples of endanger
Jason Kirk, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The 9/11 memorial endangers thousands of birds every year.
—Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
Texas' water supply — and the state's economic growth — could be endangered by a worsening shortage of workers in water and wastewater utilities, per a new report.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
The world's 23 vulture species, including turkey vultures, black vultures and California condors (which are endangered) here in the U.S., have sharp vision to help them spot carrion from high above.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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Either way, these football-esque events might be endangered now, and some of the reasons are extremely mid-2020s CFB.
—Jason Kirk, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The 9/11 memorial endangers thousands of birds every year.
—Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
Texas' water supply — and the state's economic growth — could be endangered by a worsening shortage of workers in water and wastewater utilities, per a new report.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
The world's 23 vulture species, including turkey vultures, black vultures and California condors (which are endangered) here in the U.S., have sharp vision to help them spot carrion from high above.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endanger
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The 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada had already been set to go into effect, but the president had not previously threatened to impose an additional 10% tariffs on Chinese imports after the initial 10% tariff on the country’s goods went into effect earlier this month.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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Decimating agencies, military, siding with a terrorist state, threatening to invade US allies, stripping services from vets, ceding US power to Russia and China.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Rise Of SaaS And IIoT Rising costs, including both supplies and labor, along with the constant risk of supply chain disruptions pressure manufacturers to improve efficiency and resilience.—
Ed Garibian,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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As Givenchy found out the hard way, product reformulation is a risk—especially for something the brand is known for.—
Lindy Segal,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2025
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The European Business Aviation Association says the tax could jeopardize up to $120 billion in foreign investments and 104,000 jobs over the next five years.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Stronger relations with Russia could also jeopardize the U.S.'s role mediating peace negotiations with Ukraine and draw out the war.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Budenholzer’s future with the Suns only after one season appears to be in serious jeopardy as well.—
Evan Sidery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Only 16 at the time, Jones’ bright future in the sport was suddenly thrown into jeopardy.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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In opposition, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham suggested Zelenskyy resign, adding that the altercation had imperiled future U.S. support for Ukraine.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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If the committee can’t save at least that much, the entire effort could be imperiled because of the special process Congress is using to avoid a Senate filibuster.—
Margot Sanger-Katz,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Totally fair, given the scale of destruction in L.A. County — and the dangers posed by Trump.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Simple and true, thoughtful and soulful, with just a hint of danger.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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Still, the Huskies likely wouldn’t have much trouble dispatching St. John’s a third time after winning by an average of 32 points across the first two meetings.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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With outlays in logistics and software, Zalando has had trouble making profits in the past but this number was also positive in 2024.—
Cathrin Schaer,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Endanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endanger. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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