as in risking
to place in danger
a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people
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Recent Examples of endangering
Kropp was charged with involuntary manslaughter and endangering children, while Cherry was charged with obstructing justice, arrest records show.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
British authorities arrested a man from Sudan last week on suspicion of endangering life in that case.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Apr. 2026
As aid cuts limit their options, more women may be forced into taking health-endangering measures.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Francisco Sanles, 48, has been charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of criminal facilitation, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and reckless endangerment.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Its recommendations about establishing codes and new communication structures were regarded as endangering the free flow of information doctrine that was heavily supported by the richer industrial countries in the West.
—Stijn Joye, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Robinson has been charged with first and third degree murder, conspiracy, four counts of endangering the welfare of children and related offenses.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
That includes endangering the professional lives of the tens of thousands of workers who help make up that community in predominantly small businesses and independent companies embedded in local economies and communities nationwide.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
That includes endangering the professional lives of the tens of thousands of workers who help make up that community in predominantly small businesses and independent companies embedded in local economies and communities nationwide.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
British authorities arrested a man from Sudan last week on suspicion of endangering life in that case.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Apr. 2026
As aid cuts limit their options, more women may be forced into taking health-endangering measures.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Francisco Sanles, 48, has been charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of criminal facilitation, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and reckless endangerment.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Its recommendations about establishing codes and new communication structures were regarded as endangering the free flow of information doctrine that was heavily supported by the richer industrial countries in the West.
—Stijn Joye, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Robinson has been charged with first and third degree murder, conspiracy, four counts of endangering the welfare of children and related offenses.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
That includes endangering the professional lives of the tens of thousands of workers who help make up that community in predominantly small businesses and independent companies embedded in local economies and communities nationwide.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
That includes endangering the professional lives of the tens of thousands of workers who help make up that community in predominantly small businesses and independent companies embedded in local economies and communities nationwide.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangering
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Human rights advocates argue that policing alone won’t stop desperate migrants from risking dangerous small boats, as at least 162 people have died attempting the Channel crossing in recent years.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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In doing so, the state was knowingly risking the health and safety of its own officials.—
Lauren Cassidy,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
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Judge’s homer ended up being the game-winning run, as the Rangers scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning and were threatening for more.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Of course, most of this is for show, just as Carr’s podcasts appearances last year threatening Kimmel were a bunch of hot air.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The emerging political fracture is already jeopardizing a critical piece of legislation that farmers across the country are awaiting.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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These trusts are designed to hold and manage assets for a child without jeopardizing access to benefits.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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Further imperiling ties are reports that Beijing is backing Tehran with a spy satellite and weapons systems.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s desire to bundle the bills and amendments together also risks imperiling the appropriations legislation.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Endangering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangering. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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