as in danger
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
the city's firefighters routinely put their lives in jeopardy by executing daring rescues
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Recent Examples of jeopardy
That could serve as a model for other pardons Biden might issue to those who could find themselves in legal jeopardy under Trump.
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Zeke Miller and Colleen Long, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Trump’s tariff threats could put that deal in jeopardy.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 29 Nov. 2024
That understanding proved vital during Alderson’s few moments of jeopardy at Sotogrande.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
Lee, who is favored to win an election to replace Yoon, is also in legal jeopardy, with one conviction on appeal and several other pending rulings that could disqualify him from office, Easley said.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Zeke Miller and Colleen Long, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Trump’s tariff threats could put that deal in jeopardy.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 29 Nov. 2024
That understanding proved vital during Alderson’s few moments of jeopardy at Sotogrande.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
Lee, who is favored to win an election to replace Yoon, is also in legal jeopardy, with one conviction on appeal and several other pending rulings that could disqualify him from office, Easley said.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardy
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The air district’s governing board convened Friday, lamenting the widespread destruction from the wildfires and the persisting danger from heavy smoke.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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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
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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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The letter also states that Kelley Black put the district at risk of violating the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 18 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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What's next: Having trouble putting an itinerary together for next year?Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
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With the surgeon general’s recent warning that alcohol consumption should be reduced because of potential cancer risks, and a resulting drop in some alcohol stocks, are wine, beer, and spirits producers in peril?Liz Thach, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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As the administration changes hands next week, the rights and dignity of workers have never been in more peril.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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