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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
life is full of unexpected perils
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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
Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Take the Jets at your own peril.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Republican strategist Dennis Lennox said while special elections can be unpredictable, Republicans ignore them at their peril.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
So what are some ways parents can safeguard their young boys from any potential perils?
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 1 Jan. 2026
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Noun
One of the things Teddy Roosevelt warned against was that if people in different sections or classes begin regarding each other as the other rather than as common American citizens, that’s when democracy is in peril.
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Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides.—
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Information widely available within the industry suggested that land movement related to hurricane activity was a threat to pipelines.—
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Most of the world's volcanoes that pose a risk to humans already have detailed maps of their interiors, but not Popocatépetl, despite the fact that some 25 million people live within a 62-mile radius and houses, schools, hospitals and five airports could be affected by an eruption.—
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These popular items are at risk of selling out, so be sure to shop our 10 picks today while prices start at just $16.—
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On Friday, Wieber was arraigned before Supreme Court Justice Richard Ambro on charges of first- and second-degree kidnapping, both of which are felonies, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor.—
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Hale returned to the stand for an hour Thursday morning in an effort to salvage her testimony, but defense lawyers ultimately argued that allowing her testimony to stand would endanger Gonzales' right to a fair trial.—
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People get in the bathtub, think something, bathe themselves and then stand up from the bathwater, all of this is rather ordinary, but even the most ordinary thing in this world can conceal considerable danger.—
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Sensing danger, Charlie doubles down on sucking up.—
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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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That work could be put in jeopardy by the center’s breakup.—
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His comments appear to be in response to Trump’s post on Truth Social, threatening military backing for Iranian protesters.—
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That melting is threatening the island’s infrastructure and the lifestyles of native people, who over millennia have adapted their transportation and food systems to the presence of snow and ice.—
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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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“Peril.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peril. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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