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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
With yet another cliffhanger in tow, Paula inches closer and closer to the truth — and certain danger — setting off a cat-and-mouse game drawing the mom further into Dennis’ criminal orbit.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 24 May 2026
About 50,000 people in Orange County have been advised to evacuate as of Sunday, with many spending the Memorial Day weekend in shelters, hotels or with friends and family outside the danger zone.
—Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
In this case, there was some imminent danger, and the guest house roof may not have ended up being the only thing with crap on it.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
For the first time in the 2025-26 season, this Colorado Avalanche dream run is in real danger of becoming a nightmare.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 24 May 2026
About 50,000 people in Orange County have been advised to evacuate as of Sunday, with many spending the Memorial Day weekend in shelters, hotels or with friends and family outside the danger zone.
—Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
In this case, there was some imminent danger, and the guest house roof may not have ended up being the only thing with crap on it.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
For the first time in the 2025-26 season, this Colorado Avalanche dream run is in real danger of becoming a nightmare.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
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Meanwhile, telehealth companies have not historically followed the same rules that drugmakers have in disclosing medication risks in advertisements.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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In an era of generative AI, climate instability, and rapid technological acceleration, Panetta believes engineers must be adaptable, ethical, creative, and brave enough to take risks.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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Walter Urbon then flew out to right to end the threat.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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At its height nearly 20 years ago, India’s leader described the Maoists as the country’s biggest internal security threat, a blight on its status as the world’s largest democracy and its aspirations of becoming a global power.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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To that end, this debacle has put Martin’s job in jeopardy – and rightly so – at a critical juncture.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Negotiations are expected to continue throughout the season, and if a deal isn’t reached by the start of December the widespread expectation is that MLB will lock out the players, potentially putting the start of the 2027 season in jeopardy.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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Younger children may have trouble understanding the idea of a hurricane.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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At his 2021 murder trial, prosecutors argued that Murdaugh killed his wife Maggie and son Paul as his financial crimes were closing in, hoping the killings would generate sympathy and buy time from his impending money troubles.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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