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as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
he knew he was in danger when he received the threatening phone calls at home
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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
willing to face the dangers of the Arctic in quest of the Northwest Passage
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Recent Examples of danger
The way fire and smoke alter the world provides fascinating visual drama, but this is worthless compensation for the accompanying danger.
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Teju Cole, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
As for the air tankers' operations over smoldering hillsides, the most immediate danger would seem to be to the aviators.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
The flames are also not far from the iconic Hollywood Sign, although the landmark did not appear to be in immediate danger at the time of publication.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The danger of leaving the death penalty as an available tool for Donald Trump to use cannot be overstated.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Teju Cole, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
As for the air tankers' operations over smoldering hillsides, the most immediate danger would seem to be to the aviators.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
The flames are also not far from the iconic Hollywood Sign, although the landmark did not appear to be in immediate danger at the time of publication.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The danger of leaving the death penalty as an available tool for Donald Trump to use cannot be overstated.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
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For every 2,000 steps a person walks, their risk of cancer, heart disease and premature death lowers by 10%, peaking at 10,000 steps daily, according to two studies published in JAMA Neurology and JAMA Internal Medicine.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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But research shows that the conditions of people's lives and their environments heavily influence why some populations are at higher risk than others.—
Amy Maxmen | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Those funds went toward identifying and responding to health emergencies and stopping disease threats from spreading across borders, according to the WHO’s website.—
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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The gathering of a few dozen militants in Gaza City is hardly proof of a serious military threat.—
Mick Krever,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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That record is in real jeopardy, considering how lackluster the offense looks.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
1 Jan. 2025
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Make no mistake, critical Older Americans Act programs are now in some jeopardy.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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What's next: Having trouble putting an itinerary together for next year?—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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Amber’s loyalty to her friends is something that has gotten her in trouble time and time again.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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