as in to threaten
to place in danger
a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people
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as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
I didn't think I would be subject to any endangerment if I simply dangled my legs over the rock ledge
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Recent Examples of endanger
Christine Clarridge, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Pumping to supply farms and cities has contributed to the ecological degradation of the Delta, where threatened and endangered fish species include steelhead trout, two types of Chinook salmon, longfin smelt, Delta smelt and green sturgeon.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
Tribal officials are concerned the contaminants from human septage can infiltrate groundwater, wetlands and ecosystem, and can endanger the water and soil of the community.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
Plus, taking care of habitats so species don't become endangered in the first place is the gold standard.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Gray wolves are listed as endangered by the state and under the federal Endangered Species Act.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Pumping to supply farms and cities has contributed to the ecological degradation of the Delta, where threatened and endangered fish species include steelhead trout, two types of Chinook salmon, longfin smelt, Delta smelt and green sturgeon.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
Tribal officials are concerned the contaminants from human septage can infiltrate groundwater, wetlands and ecosystem, and can endanger the water and soil of the community.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
Plus, taking care of habitats so species don't become endangered in the first place is the gold standard.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endanger
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Even as Trump and other Republicans have threatened some of that coverage, Kennedy has remained mum.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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An eighth-grade transgender boy, who was allegedly threatened with expulsion for using the boys' restroom, is suing his South Carolina school district.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Injecting diamond particles into the atmosphere could provide the benefits of sulfur dioxide while curbing some of the risks, said a study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Satellite firms like SpaceX and other countries have envisioned operating tens of thousands of internet satellites in Earth’s low orbit, raising the risk of interference even more.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Without careful planning and investment, businesses everywhere may experience rising energy costs that could jeopardize profitability and operational viability.Barry Moline, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Polling data also shows that Trump's base of white voters in Pennsylvania is shrinking, which could jeopardize his path to victory in the state—and potentially in the overall election.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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But when critically celebrated English thespian William MacCready (Coogan) arrives from London to perform his sophisticated Hamlet, Edwin’s title is thrown into jeopardy.Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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Hiring unlicensed persons to provide mental health for our students in our schools places not only the district in legal jeopardy but also places our students at risk for improper practices.Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
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If that imperils his clearance, there's a process for all of that.Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Nobody is imperiled — nobody who is important to the plot anyway.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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Alcohol, also potentially addictive, has significant long-term and short-term dangers, such as motor vehicle accidents in the case of the latter.Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Given this, the U.S. government along with governments around the world are eager to harness the ocean for economic purposes, as well as protect it from the dangers of climate change.Devika Rao, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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The new council and mayor must tackle a slew of troubles for the city, which faces the largest per-capita homeless population in the county, a stark shortage of firefighters and police officers, and ongoing questions on how to balance growth and draw in business.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Some of the troubles that MacLellan recounted: The consumer testing business had slowed, there was a massive data breach, and a drug discovery business that drained the company’s resources before it was finally shut down.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Endanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endanger. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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