as in to threaten
to place in danger
a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people
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Recent Examples of endanger
The complaint alleges that Kennedy's decisions regarding COVID-19 vaccines have endangered public health and violated federal law.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 8 July 2025
Monsoon rains that begin in June and end in September often cause severe flooding in Nepal, disrupting infrastructure and endangering lives.
—Binaj Gurubacharya, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
The dad was charged with violating his probation, parental kidnapping, endangering the welfare of a child and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to the news release.
—Kate Linderman
july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
Its security, in other words, would not be meaningfully endangered by a small deal.
—Andrei Lankov, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 8 July 2025
Monsoon rains that begin in June and end in September often cause severe flooding in Nepal, disrupting infrastructure and endangering lives.
—Binaj Gurubacharya, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
The dad was charged with violating his probation, parental kidnapping, endangering the welfare of a child and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to the news release.
—Kate Linderman
july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
Its security, in other words, would not be meaningfully endangered by a small deal.
—Andrei Lankov, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endanger
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This portable, multi-functional device tunes into all seven NOAA weather channels and automatically announces loud alerts when threatening weather conditions arise.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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Instead of students presenting class projects, the event featured leading researchers from across the country standing in front of posters outlining their work — and the federal cuts that now threaten it.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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And the country has fallen victim to armed gangs, who think nothing of torching homes, schools and hospitals, killing and kidnapping the missionaries who risk their lives to bring hope and comfort to a people in dire need.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2025
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Leaders who cut thoughtfully and communicate openly maintain trust—those who don't risk creating toxic cultures where innovation and collaboration die.—
Russell P. Reeder,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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The Swiss pharmaceutical giant had previously said that Trump’s drug pricing order could jeopardize its U.S. investment.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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The Commanders have expressed concerns that the delays could derail their goal of opening a new stadium by 2030 and jeopardize their bid to host matches during the 2031 Federation Internationale de Football Association Women’s World Cup.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 July 2025
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But after gaining considerable traction during the COVID-19 pandemic, that work is now imperiled.—
Aneri Pattani,
CBS News,
8 July 2025
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Still, the committee warns that actions against campuses, like canceling research grants and shutting down academic freedom, have become too broad and could imperil innovation and detract from the fight against antisemitism.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
8 July 2025
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“Endanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endanger. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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