IN JEOPARDY Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

in jeopardy

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Definition of in jeopardy

as in susceptible

being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm Human encroachment has left many once-thriving species in jeopardy.

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Recent Examples of in jeopardy Hapag-Lloyd has sought to expand its fleet in planning to acquire fellow carrier ZIM, but that deal is in jeopardy as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have spoken in opposition of the agreement. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 The arrival of a blistering heat wave in Washington has put an annual Capitol Hill tradition in jeopardy. — Joe Heim, Washington Post, 2 July 2026 However, with the EU moving to a more uniform structure, this is in jeopardy. — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 And for 90-plus minutes, their time in the Cup overall seemed in jeopardy against South Africa. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for in jeopardy

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at risk

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Prosecutors argued in a sentencing memo filed last week that Dugan violated her oath as a judge and put both law enforcement and the public at risk.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Drone strikes and shelling have targeted civilian infrastructure including schools, markets, fuel and water stations, putting over 500,000 people at risk.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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