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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
life is full of unexpected perils
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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
Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025
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Greece’s economic peril has raised fears about the end of the eurozone.
—James Kirchick, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
On Friday, America’s top physician, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, issued an advisory urging the nation to focus on alcohol's perils and calling for explicit warnings about cancer on alcohol bottles and cans.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Pundits were saying that democracy itself was in mortal peril.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
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Rarely in the movies has a migrant’s peril been given such a harrowing and human face.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025
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Greece’s economic peril has raised fears about the end of the eurozone.
—James Kirchick, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
On Friday, America’s top physician, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, issued an advisory urging the nation to focus on alcohol's perils and calling for explicit warnings about cancer on alcohol bottles and cans.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Pundits were saying that democracy itself was in mortal peril.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peril
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The Maryland Stadium Authority has not been made aware of any specific or credible threat impacting M&T Bank Stadium or the upcoming game, according to MSA Vice President for Public Safety and Security Vern Conaway Jr.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
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This included swiftly addressing pro-Palestine protests that threatened student safety on campus, as well as implementing statewide law enforcement training to better assess and respond to threats against Jewish communities.Beth Bailey, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Established by the Legislature to also cover communities at risk for wildfires, the plan has proved resilient, paying out billions of dollars over the decades, including after the 2018 Camp fire that destroyed the town of Paradise and cost insurers $12.5 billion.Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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But now Altadena, an unincorporated area that was his responsibility, was at risk.Jonathan Wolfe, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Smith also defended the prosecution by arguing that Trump endangered the right to vote and have that vote counted.Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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According to Pygmy Hippo Conservation, the hippo species, native to West Africa, was declared endangered in 1993, when only 2,000–2,500 individuals remained in the wild.Luke Chinman, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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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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Slap Shot by Savannah Rose Upon spotting an unknown newcomer in its habitat, a North American beaver will lift its tail and bring it cracking down onto the surface of a pond, emitting a dull slapping noise that warns its family of the possible danger nearby.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 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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Yass has reportedly threatened to stop donating to Congress members who support the ban against TikTok, which would threaten his multi-billion dollar investment in the app.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Eaton Fire, which has burned over 13,000 acres, continues to threaten homes and has led to widespread evacuations.Melissa Noel, Essence, 10 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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“Peril.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peril. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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