as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
that stupid prank could turn out to be a jeopardizing event in your academic career
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as in endangering
to place in danger
don't do anything that will jeopardize your place on the advisory board
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Recent Examples of jeopardizing
Zellnor Myrie, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
The president-elect has pledged to impose a 25 percent tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada on his first day in office, potentially jeopardizing Canada's access to its largest export market.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Although anti-vaccine sentiment predates the pandemic, a small number of rogue physicians and influencers have amplified disinformation, jeopardizing public trust.
—Jonathan Bloom, Sun Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
But that would mean jeopardizing the revenue of the plastic-making industry, and petroleum-producing countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia (plastic is mostly made from oil and gas), pushed against those measures, blocking a deal.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
Another Nature study found that hybrid work improves retention rates without jeopardizing performance and reduces quit rates among women and those with long commutes.
—Liz Elting, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The woman alleges the ex was struggling with significant mental health challenges, and that her behavior affected the boyfriend to the point of jeopardizing his academic performance.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Let’s explore why taking PTO can feel impossible under these conditions and how to set boundaries without jeopardizing your career.
—Elizabeth Pearson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Her union handlers believed someone else might have caused her contamination, and spiked her test kits, in order to sideline her and prevent her from causing trouble for Kerr-McGee -- or perhaps from jeopardizing their jobs.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
This process delays prosecutors who are racing against the clock, potentially jeopardizing important cases.
—Zellnor Myrie, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
The president-elect has pledged to impose a 25 percent tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada on his first day in office, potentially jeopardizing Canada's access to its largest export market.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Although anti-vaccine sentiment predates the pandemic, a small number of rogue physicians and influencers have amplified disinformation, jeopardizing public trust.
—Jonathan Bloom, Sun Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
But that would mean jeopardizing the revenue of the plastic-making industry, and petroleum-producing countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia (plastic is mostly made from oil and gas), pushed against those measures, blocking a deal.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
Another Nature study found that hybrid work improves retention rates without jeopardizing performance and reduces quit rates among women and those with long commutes.
—Liz Elting, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The woman alleges the ex was struggling with significant mental health challenges, and that her behavior affected the boyfriend to the point of jeopardizing his academic performance.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Let’s explore why taking PTO can feel impossible under these conditions and how to set boundaries without jeopardizing your career.
—Elizabeth Pearson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Her union handlers believed someone else might have caused her contamination, and spiked her test kits, in order to sideline her and prevent her from causing trouble for Kerr-McGee -- or perhaps from jeopardizing their jobs.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardizing
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As the medical profession came to consider cocaine and morphine as equally dangerous, coca became associated with opium, and the public was led to believe that the ruinous effects of habitual opium use would inevitably befall those who regularly chewed coca leaves.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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The speeds can vary from moment to moment and can quickly increase to become dangerous to anyone entering the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2025
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Wilson, 46, is charged with murder, manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child for the explosion of violence inside the victim’s apartment on Macombs Road near Inwood Ave.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
21 Dec. 2024
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Cloe Workman, 20, is charged in Hamilton County Municipal Court with misdemeanor child endangering and domestic violence.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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More snow is on the way and will create hazardous travel conditions, forecasters said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
1 Apr. 2025
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However, a small portion of them, known as potentially hazardous asteroids (PHAs), do require closer observation.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With rising gasoline prices also fueling uncertainty, staying close to home and enjoying what Lake County has to offer in fun times is making sense in these perilous times.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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This project documents the perilous journeys of migrants traversing the Darién Gap, a 100-kilometer long stretch of dense jungle connecting Colombia and Panama.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Palisades fire has garnered headlines, but the Hurst and Eaton fires have also been threatening very populated areas.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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An extreme wind event is threatening one of Los Angeles’ toniest neighborhoods, igniting fires through Pacific Palisades.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Disclosing the full identity of someone fleeing persecution is inherently risky.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2025
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According to Lowe, we’re all regularly exposed to microplastics daily—and other products are likely far riskier than a stick of gum.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Age restrictions could impact the positives that social media brings, and still fall short of solving its more serious issues.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The most serious charge carries up to 10 years in prison, while the others have a five-year maximum term.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Jeopardizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardizing. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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