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in peril

ADJECTIVE

at risk

Synonyms

WEAK

at hazard endangered exposed imperiled in jeopardy jeopardized susceptible threatened vulnerable

ADJECTIVE

exposed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

prone sensitive susceptible threatened unprotected vulnerable

STRONG

menaced open subject

WEAK

accessible laid bare laid open left open liable unguarded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

protected safe unsusceptible

WEAK

concealed guarded private secret sheltered shielded

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JetBlue is often cited as one of the airlines in peril from the current squeeze of rising fuel costs and potentially reluctant consumers.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

The 1,450-mile river is in peril, a water source for 40 million people in seven states that is beset by population growth and a warming climate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"When world leaders forget this truth, all are in peril," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

"But Arctic warming, driven by fossil fuels, puts us all in peril," said Wolf.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

So it was spring of the Year One in Erhenrang, capital city of Karhide, and I was in peril of my life, and did not know it.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

in peril

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