as in danger
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
the city's firefighters routinely put their lives in jeopardy by executing daring rescues
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Recent Examples of jeopardy
This effectively cements his firing and puts in jeopardy his office's cases protecting workers from Trump's firings.
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Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
The cops, including the corrupt Officer Powell (Hamish Allan-Headley), had already gotten to the witness, who changes his tune and throws Hector’s fate into jeopardy.
Matt decides to go on the offensive to get Hector free.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Other programs like the Master Woodland Manager Program would be also put into jeopardy.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
There is ample evidence that pro-rel provides the romanticism and jeopardy that drives fan interest.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jeopardy
Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
The cops, including the corrupt Officer Powell (Hamish Allan-Headley), had already gotten to the witness, who changes his tune and throws Hector’s fate into jeopardy.
Matt decides to go on the offensive to get Hector free.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Other programs like the Master Woodland Manager Program would be also put into jeopardy.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
There is ample evidence that pro-rel provides the romanticism and jeopardy that drives fan interest.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jeopardy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardy
Noun
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Gusty winds and dry conditions continue to fuel an elevated fire danger across parts of the country on Sunday.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Over the years, as more and more sun tea recipes have popped up across the Internet, so have warnings about its potential danger.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Varnado had been previously arrested on March 25, 2024, on domestic violence charges that included second-degree breach of peace and risk of injury to a minor, court records show.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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Patients with depression also have a higher risk of these skin conditions, according to 2024 research.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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He was also seen bleeding from his nose and was having trouble getting into the wheelchair on his own.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Making a few calls to a person’s previous employers can save you a lot of trouble in the long run.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This is not because the shows currently on are in some sort of immediate peril but rather because there isn’t a clear next generation or growth in the medium.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Our pollinators in in peril, a new study released this week suggests.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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