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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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endangered

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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
The peregrine falcon, the world’s fastest bird once pushed to the brink of extinction in the United States, has recovered enough to be taken off the endangered species list. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Colossal Biosciences, a de-extinction company trying to bring back the Woolly Mammoth, has enlisted the beloved pups in its efforts to save endangered species. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
From mighty Rice’s whales to the humble rusty patched bumblebee, the 1973 act protects more than 1,600 listed endangered and threatened species and their habitats. — Medara Udoekong, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026 Summary While known for oil, the Strait of Hormuz is a vibrant marine corridor supporting whales, coral, and diverse life, now gravely endangered by regional conflict. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 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 song is written as a conversation with that mythic other woman, who Parton confronts here in a way that manages to come across as both extremely vulnerable and drawing on a huge reserve of strength.
    — Ed Masley, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For someone vulnerable to an eating disorder, [pressure] from social media, celebrity images, or the growing visibility of GLP-1 medications can reinforce restriction and the belief that their body is somehow not small enough.
    — Marti Noxon, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of vulnerable
Verb
  • In addition to enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports, this week, the administration threatened to severely sanction any country that does business with Iran.
    — Justin Fishel, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Berlin’s artistic director, Tricia Tuttle, had to issue a formal statement regarding the media storm that threatened to engulf the festival.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of threatened
Adjective
  • Their protection schemes might expect edge rushers, but both Van Ginkel and Turner could drift backward, making the interior more susceptible.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Therapists, being human, are susceptible to biases and errors during demanding sessions, which can occur before, during, or after client interactions.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of susceptible
Verb
  • For centuries, countless people traveled far and risked everything to come to the United States for a better life.
    — Derek Slap, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Crucial issues in women’s health risked being ignored or exacerbated.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of risked
Adjective
  • Those could include remote sensors, autonomous underwater vehicles and other equipment that requires persistent, low-visibility power in remote and sensitive offshore and coastal environments, as well as power resiliency for forward military bases.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Musk’s officials infiltrated department after department, canceling contracts, firing employees, viewing sensitive data, and kneecapping programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as foreign aid.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensitive
Verb
  • The Trust, supported by a 1 percent food-and-beverage restaurant tax, used it as a quarantine site for homeless elders imperiled by COVID.
    — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The setback imperiled plans to seek regulatory approval for the drug, Duravyu, and caused its stock price to plummet.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of imperiled
Adjective
  • Morgan Stanley said Equinix and Digital Realty are less exposed because their facilities average roughly 5 to 10 megawatts, far below the gigawatt-scale AI campuses planned by hyperscalers and neocloud operators.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The fact that my life is so exposed is incredibly complex for me.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 7 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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