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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

Example Sentences

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The 17-year-old from Fresno had five birdies a day after a 75 put her in peril of missing the cut.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

On Tuesday, borrowing costs - as shown by the bond yield, or interest rate - across two, five, 10 and 30-year terms were all higher as the prime minister's future was in peril.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

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

But now in this latter day they are in peril once more, for to our sorrow the One has been found.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

in peril

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