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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
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 May 2026
Christopher Byrd In Mathias Énard’s many novels, encounters between cultures can lead to transformation—and peril.
—The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026
All of which comes with great peril for our future.
—Ken Burns, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
The attempt to retrieve their bodies has already claimed another life, underscoring the peril and complexity of the recovery effort.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
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Noun
In a May 8 speech, Atkins said that the failure of FTX Group in 2022 demonstrated the perils of hosting digital asset trading venues offshore.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 May 2026
Christopher Byrd In Mathias Énard’s many novels, encounters between cultures can lead to transformation—and peril.
—The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026
All of which comes with great peril for our future.
—Ken Burns, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
The attempt to retrieve their bodies has already claimed another life, underscoring the peril and complexity of the recovery effort.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peril
Noun
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Walter Urbon then flew out to right to end the threat.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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At its height nearly 20 years ago, India’s leader described the Maoists as the country’s biggest internal security threat, a blight on its status as the world’s largest democracy and its aspirations of becoming a global power.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Meanwhile, telehealth companies have not historically followed the same rules that drugmakers have in disclosing medication risks in advertisements.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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In an era of generative AI, climate instability, and rapid technological acceleration, Panetta believes engineers must be adaptable, ethical, creative, and brave enough to take risks.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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With logistics in the Persian Gulf snarled and endangered due to the conflict, rerouting is not seamless.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The reticulateds were listed as endangered, the frosties as threatened.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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Use your best judgment and remove large animals from the area if their lives are in danger.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The almost-tragedy has inspired the Masters family to advocate for awareness of the danger that illegally passing a bus can pose.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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To that end, this debacle has put Martin’s job in jeopardy – and rightly so – at a critical juncture.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Negotiations are expected to continue throughout the season, and if a deal isn’t reached by the start of December the widespread expectation is that MLB will lock out the players, potentially putting the start of the 2027 season in jeopardy.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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Roberta needs surgery immediately, but the flood is threatening to destroy the back-up generator and leave the hospital without power.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Jessie Fuentes is suing the federal government, alleging immigration agents threatened, assaulted and unlawfully detained her at a Chicago hospital last fall.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Younger children may have trouble understanding the idea of a hurricane.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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At his 2021 murder trial, prosecutors argued that Murdaugh killed his wife Maggie and son Paul as his financial crimes were closing in, hoping the killings would generate sympathy and buy time from his impending money troubles.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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“Peril.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peril. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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