as in vulnerable
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
a daring attempt to rescue the endangered passengers from the burning boat
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as in threatened
to place in danger
a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people
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Recent Examples of endangered
Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
The big picture: Red pandas are classified as an endangered species by The International Union for Conservation of Nature.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Right whales are among the rarest whales on Earth, and their populations are highly endangered.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Suspect allegedly involved in store robbery that month The 11-year-old had previously been listed as a missing endangered juvenile by the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office, Albuquerque police said.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
The big picture: Red pandas are classified as an endangered species by The International Union for Conservation of Nature.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
Withdrawals of water by the massive pumps that feed the systems have contributed to the ecological degradation of the Delta and San Francisco Bay, where threatened and endangered fish species include steelhead trout, two types of Chinook salmon, longfin smelt, Delta smelt and green sturgeon.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Right whales are among the rarest whales on Earth, and their populations are highly endangered.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangered
Adjective
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Children, whose bodies are still developing, are also among the most vulnerable to phthalates and other endocrine disrupters.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Some of the turmoil could have been avoided with early-warning systems, though in parts of the world most vulnerable to climate impacts, there’s very little advance notice of disaster.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Of the 24 species of scrub mints known today, over half are listed as threatened or endangered at either the state or federal level.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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In an instant, United had turned defence into attack — like the meme of the old man who is bent over in apparent pain when threatened by a knife-carrying mugger.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The monounsaturated fat makes canola less susceptible to oxidation, Kane adds.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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People with blue or light-colored eyes are more susceptible to photophobia than people with brown or dark-colored eyes.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, people with sensitive skin may experience mild skin irritation, which is often more prevalent with higher percentages of urea.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Her role focused on safeguarding the CFPB's sensitive data, including transaction records from credit reporting agencies, complaints filed by citizens, and information from Big Tech companies under investigation.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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Yes, but: There are ways to remain exposed, if somewhat more indirectly.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
7 Mar. 2025
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By placing the host in an exposed, elevated position, the fungus maximizes its chances of dispersing spores effectively.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Cybersecurity can potentially be compromised by the same computational capacity that enables the solution of complex issues.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Don’t open unknown email attachments and links, as even legitimate senders can pass on malicious content accidentally or as a result of being compromised or impersonated by a malicious actor.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Endangered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangered. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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