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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
the tumbledown old barn was considered a fire hazard
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as in luck
the uncertain course of events
it was only by hazard and good fortune that we found our way back to the trail
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as in to endanger
to place in danger
just so the tourists could see the sea lions up close, the captain needlessly hazarded his ship
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as in to risk
to take a chance on
was unwilling to hazard landing the plane on the small island, which didn't even have an airfield
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Recent Examples of hazard
Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
In Yorba Linda, more than 6,500 acres have been designated as falling within moderate-, high- or very-high fire hazard severity zones, with more than 4,700 acres identified as very-high fire hazard severity zones, according to Pena.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
The exact themes have not been divulged but hazarding a guess, revolution, political freedom, cinema and French cuisine could be expected to make an appearance.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 July 2024
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Noun
Wildfires endanger lives not only through the immediate threat of flames that scorch homes, roads, and infrastructure, but also through lingering hazards like smoke and fine particulate matter PM2.5, which can severely degrade air quality and pose health risks.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
In Yorba Linda, more than 6,500 acres have been designated as falling within moderate-, high- or very-high fire hazard severity zones, with more than 4,700 acres identified as very-high fire hazard severity zones, according to Pena.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
Verb
Mary, care to hazard a guess as to who’s behind that mask?
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
The exact themes have not been divulged but hazarding a guess, revolution, political freedom, cinema and French cuisine could be expected to make an appearance.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazard
Noun
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President Trump is deploying the D.C. National Guard and taking temporary control of the city's police force, marking a significant escalation in his long-running threats to federalize the nation's capital.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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Many of those leaders have pushed back strongly against Trump’s threats to federalize their law enforcement.—
Time,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Anyone who’s hoping to see Byrne reunite with Talking Heads is out of luck.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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Expect important conversations that strengthen bonds and bring a touch of luck to your immediate environment.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The wood stork was once endangered with only 5,000 nesting pairs in the United States in the 1970s, but as of 2023 that had grown to more than 11,000 nesting pairs, according to the Center for Biological Diversity.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Invasive plants endanger native species, both plants as well as the insects and birds that depend on them.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Aug. 2025
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The differing management methods come as numerous corporations have pointed to in-office work as driving collaboration, ideation, and, in some cases, revenue, while numerous studies point to RTO policies hurting employee morale and risking employee retention.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
8 Aug. 2025
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Without proper safeguards, these systems risk eroding public trust and could magnify historic inequities in law enforcement.—
David Roberts,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The real danger is the undermining of one of the last great advantages the United States had over many of its competitors: policy stability.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Removing and dismantling someone’s RV takes away their shelter from wind, rain and the dangers of the street, as well as their ability to store water and cook food.—
Sean Geary,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This is an unsolicited offer, and there's no indication that Google will jump at the chance to sell Chrome as soon as the ruling drops.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
12 Aug. 2025
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Damage to the axle hub splines can cause the vehicle to roll away, increasing the chance of a crash, the recall notice said.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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The family defended themselves against an angry mob of hundreds of people who surrounded the house, throwing rocks and threatening the family, Duggan said.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Over the past year, small-scale protests have occasionally taken place outside Villa Park and fans have threatened to hold walkouts during games.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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In Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties, there were a total of 42 boating accidents involving personal watercraft in 2024, according to FWC data.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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They may also be activated to break up groups of merging vehicles into merging lanes to stagger the arrival in case of accidents clogging the lanes or other events, like hurricane evacuations or even a presidential visit, that affect the flow of cars on the expressway lanes.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Hazard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazard. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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