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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
Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
But while lei making remains popular, its future could be in peril.
—Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 18 May 2025
Peer institutions tenuously, and then more forcefully, banded together to challenge the incursions; so did small schools in red states, such as Millsaps College, in Mississippi, and Talladega College, in Alabama, for whom cuts represent real financial peril.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
Most of the set pieces are callbacks to the series’ history of putting Cruise in peril and demonstrating his ability to stay in extraordinary fighting shape.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
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Noun
More importantly, the world economy is in peril amidst a trade war of our own making.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
But while lei making remains popular, its future could be in peril.
—Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 18 May 2025
Peer institutions tenuously, and then more forcefully, banded together to challenge the incursions; so did small schools in red states, such as Millsaps College, in Mississippi, and Talladega College, in Alabama, for whom cuts represent real financial peril.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
Most of the set pieces are callbacks to the series’ history of putting Cruise in peril and demonstrating his ability to stay in extraordinary fighting shape.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peril
Noun
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If President Trump makes good on his threat to shift disaster response to the states, Florida and other states on the front lines of climate change will be the first to suffer.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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The Remote survey found that 75% of the respondents either have a second side hustle or have considered one to protect from threats of layoffs.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Hygiene concerns Overcrowded clinics may neglect sterilization protocols, increasing the risk of infection and delayed healing.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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This case underscores the growing risk of sophisticated scamming schemes, especially with the growing abilities of artificial intelligence.—
Jordan King
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The species is considered critically endangered due to its limited distribution and ongoing habitat threats.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Critics, including lawmakers from both parties, have warned that sharing pre-strike details on an unsecured app could have endangered U.S. pilots.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Along the coast, a different danger is lurking — a south swell bringing with it elevated surf up to 6 feet high and rip currents.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Deputy Pilot Jonathan Lozada noted that the dark surroundings added to the danger of the rescue.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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That has left the future of two wide receivers in potential jeopardy.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The development adds another layer of legal jeopardy for the Tate brothers, who have become lightning rods for controversy over their online content and lifestyle brand.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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His family has been threatened and harassed, and former colleagues lost their government jobs because of their connection with him, according to the letter.—
Rebecca Santana,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Analysts attributed Nissan's troubles to factors including an aging line-up, a lack of hybrid models in the U.S. and excessive focus on increasing output under former top executive Carlos Ghosn whose near two-decade year tenure ended in 2018.—
Daniel Leussink,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Separately, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued a preliminary injunction Thursday in a similar case brought by small businesses, deepening the administration's legal troubles.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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“Peril.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peril. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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