DANGERS Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

dangers

noun

plural of danger

as in threats

something that may cause injury or harm willing to face the dangers of the Arctic in quest of the Northwest Passage

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Recent Examples of dangers Click here for what to know to keep your children safe from hot car dangers. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 6 July 2026 My father barely spoke of those dangers and difficulties, the way men of his generation often did. — Mahsa Alimardani, Time, 6 July 2026 Harris believes the signage and other messaging efforts about tidal dangers on the point have largely succeeded and the word has spread. — Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026 City officials were made aware of the potential dangers the fireworks were posing for the departing and arriving flights. — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Riders, bicycle-makers, drivers, pedestrians and lawmakers need to have their heads on swivels, as some have been too complacent about the dangers. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Now Kies is speaking about her recent experience as a warning to other families about the dangers of handling fireworks. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 Understandably, given the dangers, few are willing to celebrate any profiting off the back of this situation. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 June 2026 Authorities appeared concerned about the dangers of having a large crowd alongside the procession, with officials on loudspeakers urging the public to walk slowly, not to push and to stay to the edges of the street. — Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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When Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks and led them to the 2024 NBA Finals, his two centers — Derek Lively and Daniel Gafford — were exceptional in their roles as lob threats, blocking shots and rolling to the rim.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Police said they were notified Monday about the threats, which were directed at the center in the 27000 block of Dequindre Road.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 30 June 2026

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But this should be guided and individualized by the right expert in terms of counseling and determining both the risks and benefits of sports based on the cardiac diagnosis and type of sport engaged in by the athlete.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
And the economic risks of higher inflation and lower consumption as a result of the fuel shortages could not have come at a worse time.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

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