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 But when the missing defendant is charged with a violent offense, the public’s safety is in jeopardy. — Eileen Burke, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 And this season, FSU has a gauntlet of a schedule that could hinder its results, and many believe could put Norvell’s job in jeopardy. — Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 The future of Head Start programs nationwide could be in jeopardy, as the federal government released a new proposal to push for deregulating the program. — CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Now, stakeholders claim that win is in jeopardy thanks to language in a recent state budget bill that was signed into law on June 29. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in jeopardy

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at risk

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The president now argues that the midterm elections are at risk of massive voter fraud.

— Susan Page, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
But with people’s health at risk and their normal lives on hold, cutting corners is an unconscionable tactic by the insurance companies.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

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