1
as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
life is full of unexpected perils
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2
as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
they were unhappy about sending their son into peril overseas
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as in to endanger
to place in danger
a tribute to the men and women who, as firefighters, peril their lives daily
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Recent Examples of peril
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
In one recent case revealing the perils of a sycophantic bot, a man who was having manic episodes said ChatGPT's affirmations had prevented him from seeking help.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025
For any authoritarian regime, political succession is a moment of peril, and for all its strengths, the CCP is no exception.
—Tyler Jost, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2025
Grants from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health are included in the suspensions, Frenk said, but did not provide an amount of how much funding is in peril.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Highlighting the beauty and peril of open water swimming and the obstacles women continue to face in the pursuit of equality, Vindication Swim has been praised for its vivid portrait of Gleitze as a pioneering trailblazer for women’s open water swimming around the world.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
In one recent case revealing the perils of a sycophantic bot, a man who was having manic episodes said ChatGPT's affirmations had prevented him from seeking help.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025
For any authoritarian regime, political succession is a moment of peril, and for all its strengths, the CCP is no exception.
—Tyler Jost, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2025
Grants from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health are included in the suspensions, Frenk said, but did not provide an amount of how much funding is in peril.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peril
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Beyond that, Erin may be pushed into a turn to the north — but where and when that happens will determine its threat to Florida or other parts of the eastern seaboard.—
David Schutz,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Prior to his legal threats against Apple, Musk had celebrated Grok surpassing Google as the fifth top free app on the App Store.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
12 Aug. 2025
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The study also found that swapping potatoes for whole grains lowered diabetes risk even more.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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And yet, many still choose to take the risk to come to this country in search of safety and opportunity.—
Sam Wolson,
New Yorker,
7 Aug. 2025
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The wood stork was once endangered with only 5,000 nesting pairs in the United States in the 1970s, but as of 2023 that had grown to more than 11,000 nesting pairs, according to the Center for Biological Diversity.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Filed in 2023, the lawsuit comes from a group of Tennessee women who say their lives were endangered after they were denied emergency abortions under the state’s ban.—
Kelly Puente,
Nashville Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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The real danger is the undermining of one of the last great advantages the United States had over many of its competitors: policy stability.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Removing and dismantling someone’s RV takes away their shelter from wind, rain and the dangers of the street, as well as their ability to store water and cook food.—
Sean Geary,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Seven universities have been explicitly notified that their funding is in serious jeopardy or have already faced punitive cuts, according to The New York Times, which reported that Harvard University faces approximately $9 billion at stake and has received a list of federal demands.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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One immediate jeopardy incident did result in a punishment, but only because the hospital was in California, which allows its health department to issue penalties.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
17 July 2025
Verb
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The record-setting donation comes as the Trump administration has frozen or threatened to pull funding from prestigious universities around the U.S. over antisemitism allegations and opposition to the universities’ diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Meera also noted how the Trump Administration’s rhetoric toward the District’s homeless population ties into the law enforcement influx, as the Administration has threatened fines or jail time for homeless individuals who refuse shelter or treatment.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Aug. 2025
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Just like any other business, rental housing has to at least pay for itself, and if those costs exceed rent collections, like any other business, a housing project will be in trouble.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The only trouble is finding the right one, as not all fragrance houses make them.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Peril.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peril. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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