1
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 asteroid might not be a danger to Earth, but scientists are still interested in understanding its properties.
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Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Even though the danger posed by the fire is over, experts warn of lingering hazardous materials physically on the ground and in the air.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Gusty winds and dry conditions continue to fuel an elevated fire danger across parts of the country on Sunday.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025
Over the years, as more and more sun tea recipes have popped up across the Internet, so have warnings about its potential danger.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
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Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Even though the danger posed by the fire is over, experts warn of lingering hazardous materials physically on the ground and in the air.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Gusty winds and dry conditions continue to fuel an elevated fire danger across parts of the country on Sunday.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025
Over the years, as more and more sun tea recipes have popped up across the Internet, so have warnings about its potential danger.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for danger
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The country could be at risk of losing its elimination status if an outbreak continued for more than one year.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Key challenges, like the risk of exacerbating inequality if access is limited to the rich and the significant energy demands, will need to be addressed.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Perrin strategizes against White Cloak threats to Two Rivers.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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With no British troops on hand, Dunmore saw this threat as his only option to avert violence.—
Andrew Lawler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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That record was put in serious jeopardy in 2007 by Bill Belichick's New England Patriots.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Monday’s ruling throws her ability to run into jeopardy, with another candidate likely having to lead the party’s presidential aspirations in two years.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Mar. 2025
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That can get him into trouble at times, but throwing 97-100 mph as a reliever also gives him more margin for error.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But sometimes, that curiosity can get them into trouble, especially when electrical cords are involved.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danger. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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