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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
There’s a sense in which these things that invite us into a more vast experience of reality and even perhaps ourselves are wrought with danger.
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Jason Parham, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2025
From a poisonous date to finding love with a serial killer, these six chilling cases show how unsuspecting dating app users on the quest for romance led them into the clutches of danger.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
The club will provide attendees with a single free dose of Narcan, along with a brochure to remind them of the dangers of opioids and how to use the Narcan dispenser.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
As the score builds to a gripping mix of danger and allure, dark secrets reveal themselves then move swiftly to an unforgettable conclusion.
—Georgia Rowe, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Jason Parham, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2025
From a poisonous date to finding love with a serial killer, these six chilling cases show how unsuspecting dating app users on the quest for romance led them into the clutches of danger.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
The club will provide attendees with a single free dose of Narcan, along with a brochure to remind them of the dangers of opioids and how to use the Narcan dispenser.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
As the score builds to a gripping mix of danger and allure, dark secrets reveal themselves then move swiftly to an unforgettable conclusion.
—Georgia Rowe, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
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Pope Francis noted that while a nation has the right to defend itself and keep communities safe from people who have committed violent or serious crimes, deportations put some migrants at risk.—
Ray Lewis,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2025
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Thus, there is always a lurking risk that your AI use will be detected.—
Andrew Brodsky,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
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Zuhri warned that threats from U.S. officials would not alter Hamas's stance.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The needs in Myanmar are huge, aid workers say, where millions of people struggle with hunger, trauma and the constant threat of attacks.—
Ivan Watson,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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And the Trump administration’s freeze on U.S. foreign aid and gutting of USAID puts in jeopardy humanitarian and development programming across the country, including funding for the UNHCR, precisely at a moment in which millions of Syrians continue to depend on humanitarian aid.—
Jesse Marks,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sirianni’s job was in serious jeopardy after last year’s late season collapse and embarrassing 32-9 playoff loss at Tampa.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2025
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But sometimes the city has had trouble keeping the lights on.—
Chris Foran,
Journal Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2025
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Folks heading to or from Super Bowl parties Sunday evening should have little weather troubles across most of the country.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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