1
as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
life is full of unexpected perils
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2
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
Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2025
This strategy comes with several perils and pitfalls.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Though her frequent brushes with peril eventually got on fans' nerves, her story certainly had its bright points.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The film, which follows a young Japanese woman who finds herself in peril when her father’s traveling puppet show crosses paths with a criminal gang, premiered as the opening gala at the Glasgow Film Festival in February.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
As these latest Trump administration moves play out, they will be recorded in America’s history books, already well stocked with tales of U.S. presidents who have let go of commanders for political reasons – or kept others at their political peril.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2025
This strategy comes with several perils and pitfalls.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Though her frequent brushes with peril eventually got on fans' nerves, her story certainly had its bright points.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The film, which follows a young Japanese woman who finds herself in peril when her father’s traveling puppet show crosses paths with a criminal gang, premiered as the opening gala at the Glasgow Film Festival in February.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peril
Noun
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The greatest tornado threat will begin later in the afternoon and continue overnight.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Evacuation information from Cal Fire Evacuation Orders Immediate threat to life.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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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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This uncharacteristic decision leads to a day of risk and romance, liberation and intimacy: 24 hours that will transform Allyson’s life.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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And the one again, that are targeted toward those, again, who are most endangered as a result of this.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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All three are important because their species are endangered.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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The couple shared their shocking experience in a now-viral TikTok video, warning others about the dangers of unsafe food handling.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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What begins as a straightforward delivery spirals into danger when outside forces target the precious cargo.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 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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Severe thunderstorms threatened a swath of the country with a population of 2.3 million people from northeast Texas through Arkansas and into southeast Missouri.—
ANDREW DeMILLO,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs announced earlier this week, however, threaten to derail hiring and worsen inflation, multiple analysts previously told ABC News.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 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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“Peril.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peril. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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