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as in hazardous
involving potential loss or injury
the soldiers were specially selected to go on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines
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as in harmful
causing or capable of causing harm
the common knowledge that smoking is dangerous to one's health hasn't stopped some people
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a dangerous situation
dangerous precedent
a dangerous enemy
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Recent Examples of dangerous
The 400-mile race is scheduled to start on Sunday after it was delayed by more than a month due to warm temperatures and a dangerous trail.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2025
It is rightfully considered one of the single most dangerous gigs on the planet (next to firefighters, cobra tamers, and being a taste-tester at an Arby’s).
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
One of the president’s demands is for Mexico to crack down on dangerous cartels and fentanyl production and distribution.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
Schools districts throughout Kentucky closed on Monday, citing flooded streets, dangerous travel conditions and power outages that impacted some 15,000 homes and businesses.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2025
It is rightfully considered one of the single most dangerous gigs on the planet (next to firefighters, cobra tamers, and being a taste-tester at an Arby’s).
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
One of the president’s demands is for Mexico to crack down on dangerous cartels and fentanyl production and distribution.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
Schools districts throughout Kentucky closed on Monday, citing flooded streets, dangerous travel conditions and power outages that impacted some 15,000 homes and businesses.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dangerous
Adjective
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Even as the cause of Mr. Grant’s death remains unknown, advocates of prison safety say that the strikes are creating hazardous conditions for inmates and warn that more deaths may occur if the labor dispute is not quickly resolved.—
Jay Root,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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North Carolina is also experiencing hazardous winter conditions, with an advisory in effect until 10 a.m. EST Friday for areas including Person, Granville, Vance, Warren, and surrounding counties.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Organic farms use natural farming methods to keep the soil, water, and environment free from potentially harmful chemicals.7 Similarities Grass-fed and organic foods share a commitment to natural farming.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
24 Feb. 2025
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Studies have shown that testers can harbor harmful bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus (a common cause of styes and other infections), E. coli, yeast, and mold.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Global histories, by dint of their ambition, can be risky.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Early on, adoption can be risky, but everyone is talking about the technology.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Studies have also shown that exercising during times of poor air quality—for instance, when there is a high level of these fine particulates in the air—is detrimental to our health.—
Claire Maldarelli,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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As a former personal injury lawyer, Sam recognized that attorneys without medical training often overlook critical details in medical records and bills, which can be detrimental to their cases.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Traditionally, the defense of entitlement programs has been a very strong issue for Democrats, so this is a perilous choice for the GOP.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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The thematic architecture is lucidly in place in this tale of sons stepping out of the shadows of their fathers to test their mettle in the most perilous of circumstances.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The storms are also known for their strong, damaging winds.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article More than 100,000 homes and businesses are without power across the Baltimore region as strong, damaging winds gusting up to 60 mph damage power lines, down trees, topple poles and more.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Aggies are in a serious rough patch, however, having lost their last three games in a row.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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In San Diego, many serious rosarians fertilize with a plethora of fertilizers every two weeks commencing in mid-February through to mid-October.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Environmental groups have long opposed the new reservoir and objected to a shorter judicial review, saying the project will release unacceptable amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas, into the air in addition to other adverse impacts.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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The advertisements also are subject to content restrictions, including no profanity, violence, firearms or material adverse to the city’s commercial interests.—
Devan Patel,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Dangerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dangerous. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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