1
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
The asteroid might not be a danger to Earth, but scientists are still interested in understanding its properties.
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Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Even though the danger posed by the fire is over, experts warn of lingering hazardous materials physically on the ground and in the air.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Gusty winds and dry conditions continue to fuel an elevated fire danger across parts of the country on Sunday.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025
Over the years, as more and more sun tea recipes have popped up across the Internet, so have warnings about its potential danger.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
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Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Even though the danger posed by the fire is over, experts warn of lingering hazardous materials physically on the ground and in the air.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Gusty winds and dry conditions continue to fuel an elevated fire danger across parts of the country on Sunday.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025
Over the years, as more and more sun tea recipes have popped up across the Internet, so have warnings about its potential danger.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
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Participants’ risk of insomnia went up by 59% for each additional hour of screen time in bed, too.2 Is One Screen Activity Worse For Your Sleep Than Others?—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
1 Apr. 2025
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Regardless of the veracity of the cable-cutter reports, Chinese technological advances that can be used for military purposes pose inherent risks.—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The greatest tornado threat will begin later in the afternoon and continue overnight.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Evacuation information from Cal Fire Evacuation Orders Immediate threat to life.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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That record was put in serious jeopardy in 2007 by Bill Belichick's New England Patriots.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Monday’s ruling throws her ability to run into jeopardy, with another candidate likely having to lead the party’s presidential aspirations in two years.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Mar. 2025
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Rooms that open with an old-fashioned key — or worse, rooms with no locks — are a sign of trouble.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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But remember the difference in this administration from the first one, Mike Flynn, who was his National Security advisor at the time, Waltz now in trouble.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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