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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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
Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
But the Israelis also place calls to individual residents in endangered areas.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In his lifetime, Fleming realized that his discovery could be endangered by antibiotic resistance and warned of the dangers in his Nobel lecture in 1945.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for endangered 
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Speaking of fascinating birds, the Guam kingfisher is another endangered species that holds a special place in my heart.
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The species is classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species.
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Cliff Steinhauer, director of information security and engagement at The National Cybersecurity Alliance, said this is a vulnerable time for retailers.Evan Clark, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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Four emerging faces, some of whom had never acted before, have captivated audiences with their vulnerable work.Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Tehran has threatened a severe response.NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The work stoppage had threatened to disrupt supply chains, causing shortages of some consumer goods and supplies needed to keep US factories running.Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Some years, of course, are more susceptible to genuine feelings of thanksgiving than others.Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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The panther population was mostly decimated by hunting, according to the National Wildlife Federation, and remains susceptible to low genetic diversity, illnesses and habitat loss.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024
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The district warned residents that the calls are fraudulent and that Austin schools wouldn't ask for sensitive personal information over the phone.Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Microsoft also provides a way to exclude apps and websites from Recall, and the feature should also automatically detect sensitive information like credit card details, passwords, and personal ID numbers and not save those snapshots.Tom Warren, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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No other position in sports is both so exposed and so stocked with potential replacements.Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Rebuilding any of these defense and weapons facilities could take months, putting a strain on any potential response by Iran, which is now more exposed and less able to replenish missiles.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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The ability to breach one algorithm may also indicate that similar algorithms could be compromised, snowballing this potential crisis across data security providers worldwide.Jason McNutt, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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His immune system had been compromised.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Endangered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangered. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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