as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
I didn't think I would be subject to any endangerment if I simply dangled my legs over the rock ledge
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangerment
Noun
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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 -
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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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
Noun
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The couple shared their shocking experience in a now-viral TikTok video, warning others about the dangers of unsafe food handling.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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What begins as a straightforward delivery spirals into danger when outside forces target the precious cargo.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That can get him into trouble at times, but throwing 97-100 mph as a reliever also gives him more margin for error.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Police eventually returned the child home, and Bass reported the child had been in trouble the day before, according to a police report.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Endangerment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangerment. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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