as in menaced
to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on
the powerful hurricane continues to threaten the southern coastline
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Recent Examples of threatened
Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
The springs are home to several threatened and endangered species, including things like Texas wild rice, the fountain darter, and the Texas blind salamander.
—Morgan O'Hanlon, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2025
With seven more games in January, however, the capacity for Arteta to keep things fresh out wide may be threatened.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Manatees are classified by the federal government as a threatened species.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
The springs are home to several threatened and endangered species, including things like Texas wild rice, the fountain darter, and the Texas blind salamander.
—Morgan O'Hanlon, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
Adjective
However, salt damage incurred in the 1970s due to the installation of a heated concrete slab, which aggravated the salt stored in the 18th and 19th centuries, threatened the church’s structural integrity.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2025
With seven more games in January, however, the capacity for Arteta to keep things fresh out wide may be threatened.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for threatened
Adjective
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This endangered species was captured on camera traps set up to monitor animal movement through natural corridors.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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In 2016, pygmy hippos were deemed an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The president was also found liable for defaming Carroll over her allegations.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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According to her July 2025 report to the UN Human Rights Council, Albanese claimed the U.S. may be ‘liable for the international crime of aggression’ for President Trump's strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Cuts to administrative and support roles impact services for seniors, non-English speakers, and other vulnerable groups, reducing their ability to access care and navigate the health system.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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An outdated router can slow down your connection, leave your network vulnerable or limit your ability to stream and game reliably.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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But, given that this was not considered an unsafe condition, Air India did not carry out inspections.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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For example, using Sentinel's canine abilities to identify any unsafe obstacles in the plant to prevent injuries.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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This results in long, deep wounds in the surrounding flesh that are also susceptible to secondary bacterial infections, causing severe pain, and potentially death if left untreated.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Being able to track this is super helpful because male cats are more susceptible to UTIs, which can be potentially life-threatening.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Even with the help of the train, rescuers hiked a mile along an exposed ridgeline above 5,000 feet, encountering high winds and freezing temperatures, to reach Wilson.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside Online,
24 June 2025
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Iran would likely retaliate against U.S. troops stationed at exposed and vulnerable bases in Iraq and Syria.—
Reid Smith,
Foreign Affairs,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Avoid public Wi-Fi when shopping Public Wi-Fi networks can be insecure.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Combined with the mandatory fawning sycophancy required of everyone in his orbit, the President fits the profile of an emotionally insecure man whose bluster collapses when push comes to shove.—
Doug McIntyre,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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“Threatened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threatened. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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