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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
The way fire and smoke alter the world provides fascinating visual drama, but this is worthless compensation for the accompanying danger.
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Teju Cole, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
As for the air tankers' operations over smoldering hillsides, the most immediate danger would seem to be to the aviators.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
The flames are also not far from the iconic Hollywood Sign, although the landmark did not appear to be in immediate danger at the time of publication.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The danger of leaving the death penalty as an available tool for Donald Trump to use cannot be overstated.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Teju Cole, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
As for the air tankers' operations over smoldering hillsides, the most immediate danger would seem to be to the aviators.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
The flames are also not far from the iconic Hollywood Sign, although the landmark did not appear to be in immediate danger at the time of publication.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The danger of leaving the death penalty as an available tool for Donald Trump to use cannot be overstated.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
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Research also shows that for men of all ages, just one to three hours of walking per week significantly reduces the risk of prostate cancer.Sammy Rubin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Chiefs will have two weeks to review the performance before determining their offensive line plan in the playoffs — but at this stage, asking Humphries to shift to left tackle with fewer than 100 snaps would be a risk not backed by the evidence of a reward.Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Maryland Stadium Authority has not been made aware of any specific or credible threat impacting M&T Bank Stadium or the upcoming game, according to MSA Vice President for Public Safety and Security Vern Conaway Jr.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
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This included swiftly addressing pro-Palestine protests that threatened student safety on campus, as well as implementing statewide law enforcement training to better assess and respond to threats against Jewish communities.Beth Bailey, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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That record is in real jeopardy, considering how lackluster the offense looks.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Make no mistake, critical Older Americans Act programs are now in some jeopardy.Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Amber’s loyalty to her friends is something that has gotten her in trouble time and time again.Kate Aurthur, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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While making compromises is important, feeling forced into prioritizing one event over another can create resentment that could cause trouble later down the line.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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