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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
Anthropic has said Mythos represents a danger to the public because of its ability to find bugs in computer code, which could be exploited by malicious actors.
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 13 June 2026
That does not mean every humanoid robot poses a danger.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
The CalSTRS attorney’s actions showed courage and selflessness in the face of uncertainty and potential danger, Maduros said.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The danger is not limited to tanking.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 13 June 2026
That does not mean every humanoid robot poses a danger.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
The CalSTRS attorney’s actions showed courage and selflessness in the face of uncertainty and potential danger, Maduros said.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The danger is not limited to tanking.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
Noun
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The letter warns that those credits are now at risk of expiring, and argues that they should be made refundable or transferable.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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His attorneys said his blood sugar levels were only checked once a month in the jail, putting him at risk of organ failure or even death.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Russian air defenses have appeared incapable of dealing with the threat.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The Dutch haven’t been eliminated in the first round of a World Cup since 1938, but a loss here could put that streak in jeopardy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Now, some wildlife managers worry the program itself is in jeopardy.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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What to do with your new toy, a toy that has had serious batting trouble with its stars, with severe problems driving in runs, and pitching hanging by a torn ligament?—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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That was just the start of the team’s troubles that day.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
13 June 2026
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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