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adjective

in-ˈdān-jərd How to pronounce endangered (audio)
Definition of endangerednext
as in vulnerable
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm a daring attempt to rescue the endangered passengers from the burning boat

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verb

past tense of endanger
as in threatened
to place in danger a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people

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Recent Examples of endangered
Adjective
Police have located a 31-year-old man reported missing and considered an endangered person after he was last seen Sunday night in downtown Kansas City, a police spokesman said. — Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026 Green sea turtles were only removed from the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s endangered species list last year. — Sophie Neiman, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
And though some of these accessible murals, primarily located in South and West Side neighborhoods, continue to be periodically restored, other street masterpieces are endangered due to funding pressures, neglect and potential redevelopment. — Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 And to blatantly ignore any and all ideas that rock & roll might be dead, or at least endangered. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for endangered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangered
  1. vulnerable
  2. threatened
  3. susceptible
  4. risked
  5. sensitive
  6. imperiled
  7. exposed
  8. jeopardized
Adjective
  • The composite score of cumulative impacts reflects communities in Chicago that are most burdened by pollution and most vulnerable to its effects.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Damage to civilian infrastructure, including electricity, water and gas systems, could once again leave millions vulnerable during the harsh winter months, raising fears of a repeat of last winter’s severe conditions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of vulnerable
Verb
  • The Broncos, who lost in the AFC championship game last season, led 24-0 at halftime and were never threatened.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Vendors said enforcement sweeps that began earlier this year have threatened their livelihoods, with authorities confiscating vending equipment and, in some cases, destroying it.
    — Da Lin, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of threatened
Adjective
  • The two phantoms were designed to be adult females, since previous research found that breasts and ovaries are especially susceptible to radiation damage.
    — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Without claim-level review capabilities, employers remain susceptible to inaccurate reimbursements regardless of efficiencies achieved through administrative processes.
    — Bruce Roffe, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of susceptible
Verb
  • Curators and archaeologists risked their lives to hide and protect Syria’s cultural treasures during its civil war.
    — Emily Feng, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The 46-year veteran of drug development was first contacted four years ago by a high-net-worth individual with polycystic kidney disease that risked tipping over into chronic renal failure.
    — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of risked
Adjective
  • Batteries can store electricity, but extreme cold can threaten sensitive electronics and other critical hardware.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • There are several hundred stars that closely orbit this giant black hole and are sensitive to its gravity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensitive
Verb
  • Democrats had sought additional provisions that could have imperiled its passage.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This diversity, a cornerstone of American higher education, is imperiled, potentially leading to a homogenized landscape with fewer innovative learning pathways for future generations.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of imperiled
Adjective
  • The fact that my life is so exposed is incredibly complex for me.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
  • What information the Paidwork leak reportedly exposed The exposed information appears to reach far beyond email addresses.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of exposed
Verb
  • Afram’s lawsuit argues that Netflix’s negligence has jeopardized the film’s exclusivity, thus harming its market value.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • By opposing the contract, the health, safety and welfare of Erie citizens is being jeopardized.
    — Aaron Harber, Denver Post, 28 July 2026
Definition of jeopardized

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“Endangered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangered. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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