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 endangerment
He was arrested and charged with assault, reckless endangerment, and other counts.
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Adam Thompson, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors allege Gonzales, who is charged with child endangerment, did not follow his training and endangered the 19 students who died and an additional 10 surviving students.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
He was charged with three counts of child endangerment, a misdemeanor that carries a maximum one-year prison sentence.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Boley's father, Jameson Kyle Boley, 40, of Jasper, Alabama, has been charged with felony chemical endangerment of a child and unlawful manufacture of a destructive device, according to Walker County District Court records obtained by Fox News Digital.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
He was also charged with two counts of chemical endangerment of a child, which are class C felonies.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
In 2024, Assemblymember Maggy Krell (D-Sacramento) was unsuccessful in her attempt to exclude defendants from qualifying from the program if they had been charged with child abuse and endangerment, domestic violence that causes great bodily harm or human trafficking.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
In 2024, the former officer pleaded not guilty to 29 counts of child endangerment or abandonment.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangerment
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The robots handle precise positioning, reduce the risk of door damage, and allow vehicles to be parked closer together.—
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On one hand, artificial intelligence is rapidly improving cybersecurity defense technologies, but AI is also equipping cybercriminals with sophisticated tools and creating new risks.—
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The cuts had thrown into jeopardy programs that give direct mental health services, opioid treatment, drug prevention resources, peer support and more to communities affected by addiction, mental illness and homelessness.—
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Cameron Dicker kicked field goals of 37 and 27 yards and running back Omarion Hampton scored on a 5-yard run in the second half, and the Chargers were never in serious jeopardy.—
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The usage has also led to improved community engagement surrounding the dangers of celebratory gunfire, an issue that has plagued Kansas City for years, Becchina said.—
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This windfall and the attendant political benefits for the governor have come at public expense, as the dangers of marijuana become tragically apparent.—
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Another teaches free guitar lessons to keep kids out of trouble.—
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The first signs of trouble came in the opening minutes of the game.—
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“Endangerment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangerment. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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