as in danger
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
the city's firefighters routinely put their lives in jeopardy by executing daring rescues
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Recent Examples of jeopardy
On, Christmas Eve 1992, after Bush had lost his reelection race, the lame duck president pardoned all of those still facing legal jeopardy from Iran-Contra.
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Time, 14 May 2025
Now, Tatum's status for the potential series clincher for New York appears to be in serious jeopardy.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Chelsea’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League via a top-five finish are certainly now in serious jeopardy following Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at St James’ Park.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 13 May 2025
At 0-2 in the first-to-four series against New York, the Celtics' title defense is in grave jeopardy.
—Jeff Weiner, Axios, 8 May 2025
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Time, 14 May 2025
Now, Tatum's status for the potential series clincher for New York appears to be in serious jeopardy.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Chelsea’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League via a top-five finish are certainly now in serious jeopardy following Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at St James’ Park.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 13 May 2025
At 0-2 in the first-to-four series against New York, the Celtics' title defense is in grave jeopardy.
—Jeff Weiner, Axios, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardy
Noun
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Scientists with Oceana and governmental and conservation organizations say the whales also face dangers from entanglement in commercial crabbing and fishing gear and vessel strikes.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Jim Minor, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Baldwin and Shell Construction Co., said the tree, part of a longstanding tradition, was historically used to gauge the level of danger on windier days.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
21 May 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Postal Service workers receive safety training to help minimize the risk of dangerous dog encounters.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 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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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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The film exposes deep ties between the trophy hunting industry and policy decisions driven by both the U.S. and African governments, leaving communities and wildlife in deadly peril.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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Trying to be together on a permanent basis would obviously be far more challenging, maybe fraught with peril.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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“Jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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