jeopardy

noun

ˈje-pər-dē How to pronounce jeopardy (audio)
Definition of jeopardynext
as in danger
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil the city's firefighters routinely put their lives in jeopardy by executing daring rescues

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Recent Examples of jeopardy Football is putting itself in a bit of jeopardy, allowing people to experience it without caring, entertaining the fantasy and gambling and the social aspect. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 And when scores of families fall off SNAP, universal free meal programs at tens of thousands of schools fall into jeopardy. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026 The latest episodes ended on a bloody cliffhanger with multiple main characters’ lives in jeopardy. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 Nate Thomas now is in serious jeopardy of not making the team along with fourth-round rookie Drew Shelton, although Shelton will have the benefit of the team rarely parting ways with rookies drafted in the top four rounds. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jeopardy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardy
  1. danger
  2. risk
  3. trouble
  4. peril
Noun
  • The primary danger of these apps is not the fees associated with using just one, Feltner noted.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Schools already rehearse fire drills and lockdown drills for dangers that are statistically rare.
    — Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of danger
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  • Al Hassan describes a doctor’s appointment where the doctor can review the patient’s history and risk information before deciding on treatment.
    — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The city-state had tightened its policy in back to back in April and July, citing inflation risks due to higher energy prices.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of risk
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  • According to a new Guardian poll, 95 percent of Americans think that the United States is in the midst of an affordability crisis with many reporting trouble affording necessities like gas and groceries.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Bell is the latest celebrity to speak out about troubles obtaining SAG-AFTRA health insurance.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of trouble
Noun
  • Yes, there is the expedition and the sort of peril and problems that come with that.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Ignoring the Work Triangle Ignore the wisdom of the kitchen work triangle—in which the sink, cooktop, and refrigerator are arranged to make meal prep and cooking more efficient—at your peril.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeopardy. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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