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as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
he knew he was in danger when he received the threatening phone calls at home
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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
willing to face the dangers of the Arctic in quest of the Northwest Passage
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Recent Examples of danger
As regions warm and snowfall becomes more scarce, many feel the Winter Olympics are in greater danger than their summer counterparts.
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Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The states claim that oil and gas companies engaged in deceptive marketing by misrepresenting the dangers of their fossil fuel products, which caused consumers to use more of them.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
In the past, the danger of going against a mob boss sends Ted to an old friend.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
For vacant properties that aren’t condemned, firefighters must wait for a report about the conditions at the back of a building, which could reveal dangers unseen from the front.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 8 Mar. 2025
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Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The states claim that oil and gas companies engaged in deceptive marketing by misrepresenting the dangers of their fossil fuel products, which caused consumers to use more of them.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
In the past, the danger of going against a mob boss sends Ted to an old friend.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
For vacant properties that aren’t condemned, firefighters must wait for a report about the conditions at the back of a building, which could reveal dangers unseen from the front.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
Noun
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Varnado had been previously arrested on March 25, 2024, on domestic violence charges that included second-degree breach of peace and risk of injury to a minor, court records show.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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Patients with depression also have a higher risk of these skin conditions, according to 2024 research.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
19 Mar. 2025
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None of them know how soon the United States might resolve tensions with Canada, or make good on threats to impose a 200% tariff on EU alcohol.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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The threat could be real or imagined, physical or psychological.—
Brittany Dube,
Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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The cops, including the corrupt Officer Powell (Hamish Allan-Headley), had already gotten to the witness, who changes his tune and throws Hector’s fate into jeopardy. Matt decides to go on the offensive to get Hector free.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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Other programs like the Master Woodland Manager Program would be also put into jeopardy.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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Make good trouble, as Congressman John Lewis used to say.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2025
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Making a few calls to a person’s previous employers can save you a lot of trouble in the long run.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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