as in to threaten
to place in danger
a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people
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as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
I didn't think I would be subject to any endangerment if I simply dangled my legs over the rock ledge
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Recent Examples of endanger
Reuters, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Since then, their population has exploded to around 160 individuals and their presence is now endangering native species.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Mason Leib, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Tyler Pence, 43, was arrested last week and charged Friday with two felonies, first degree murder and endangerment of a child, according to Johnson County District Court Records.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Ukrainian Lavrynovych is charged with arson with intent to endanger life or being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.
—Reuters, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Since then, their population has exploded to around 160 individuals and their presence is now endangering native species.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
An Orange County, California, mother has been arrested and charged with child endangerment and accessory after the fact to a crime after her 14-year-old child allegedly hit an 81-year-old veteran while riding an e-motorcycle.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Tyler Pence, 43, was arrested last week and charged Friday with two felonies, first degree murder and endangerment of a child, according to Johnson County District Court Records.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
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Verb
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Alex Bonetig’s goal more than five minutes into extra time made the difference for Portland (4-1-5), which threatened repeatedly late to break a 1-1 stalemate that lasted nearly the entire second half.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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During the trial, the victim testified that Newton pointed a gun at the victim’s head and threatened her with it instead of attempting to pistol-whip her.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Police had been contacted by Thiamphanit's friends twice the day before her body was found, but the case was allegedly considered medium-risk, per The Times.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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And as climate change is likely to cause more storms in the future, more people will be put at risk.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Yvette Loizon, chief of policy at the state’s attorney’s office, told the judge that declining to sign onto a political statement does not amount to a conflict, adding that making political statements can jeopardize prosecutions.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Moreover, the Pentagon told Congress the process of clearing mines Iran laid in the strait could take up to six months, further jeopardizing transit through the critical choke point.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Boullet’s Poe is, unfortunately, even worse, just the latest in an apparently endless string of prestige cable teens who exist only to be placed in inopportune jeopardy.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even serving liquid nutrition products like Ensure to patients could put hospitals in jeopardy, Means warned.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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His short but wide-ranging speech broadly touched on a slew of developments between the United Kingdom and the United States, conveying cautious optimism and cultural affection at a time when the relationship seems deeply imperiled.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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For Earth Day, is there a more appropriate way to celebrate than hanging out with endangered red wolves, a chef who harvests edible plants and imperiled honeybees?—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The only major difference between now and then is that Edwards is now in danger of being dragged down with his ship.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Armed federal agents broke down the door while executing a warrant for someone else, and rounded up the people inside without properly determining whether Juan was a flight risk or a danger to the community, said Lear, his immigration attorney.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Although Rolder’s short arm length could give him some trouble with block-shedding, several workable pieces on his profile likely speak to what Buffalo would go for in its new defense at a reduced cost.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fresh off a dismal home sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees, the Red Sox hit the road and quickly found their troubles following close behind as they were blown out by the Baltimore Orioles 10-3 in the first game of their weekend series at Camden Yards.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Endanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endanger. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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