jeopardize
verb (used with object)
to put in jeopardy; hazard; risk; imperil.
jeopardizes
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present tense formof jeopardize (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The ban passed in a ballot measure on Tuesday and now jeopardizes the construction of a data center worth more than $1 billion planned by Meta, even though the project had already been approved.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
It also jeopardizes global crop yields—gas is a vital fertilizer feedstock—and could cripple semiconductor production by slashing helium supply, a natural gas byproduct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
“It threatens the livelihoods of the people who live and work here, undermines the region’s fragile ecosystems, and jeopardizes the long-term health of our state’s water infrastructure.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2025
“These are our anchors. This is our cultural heritage. Eliminating this funding jeopardizes the ability of communities to preserve their history,” Stein said.
From Slate ● Apr. 10, 2025
We ought never excuse violence or tolerate behavior that jeopardizes the safety and security of others.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
