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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
Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
That hazard area nearly encompasses the Turks and Caicos Islands in their entirety, according to the FAA’s environmental assessment.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 15 May 2025
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 July 2024
Financial details of the deal were not disclosed and South 8 executives would not hazard a guess as to when Porsche might eventually integrate the technology into its batteries.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024
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Noun
All hazards are on the table Friday, with a severe storm outbreak possible
A few strong thunderstorms may linger in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys early Friday, but a much more widespread severe threat could reignite in the afternoon.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
That hazard area nearly encompasses the Turks and Caicos Islands in their entirety, according to the FAA’s environmental assessment.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 15 May 2025
Verb
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
Financial details of the deal were not disclosed and South 8 executives would not hazard a guess as to when Porsche might eventually integrate the technology into its batteries.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazard
Noun
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He’s become the face of President Donald Trump’s threats to abandon Ukraine, massive foreign aid cuts and a deportation policy that has split the public.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Further compromising cities' structural integrity is the damage from extreme weather, amplified by climate change, which wasn't included in the study but nonetheless poses a threat.—
Li Cohen
May 8,
CBS News,
8 May 2025
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His luck changed into Turn 1 as pole-sitter Verstappen and Norris went wheel-to-wheel, with the latter dropping back four places after being run off the track by his rival.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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That’s not to say speculators are necessarily out of luck, though the options are not without controversy.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The Metropolitan Police said the suspect was detained on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life a day after an early-morning fire on Monday damaged the door of the house where Starmer and his family lived before he was elected to lead the country, according to the Associated Press.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2025
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The only two surviving buildings from Terminal Island’s days as a thriving Japanese American fishing village in the early 1900s have been placed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2025 list of America’s 11 most endangered historic places.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Having the same player do both not only risks efficiency at each craft, but also tempts mayhem.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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This dynamic has created a cruel catch-22 which forces an impossible choice: register and risk immediate deportation, or refuse and become criminalized for noncompliance, destroying any path to legal status.—
Kica Matos,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Otherwise, these products – with their sleek packaging and attractive social media campaigns that obscure their dangers – remain a growing threat to our children.—
Andrew Yockey,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
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Warn your audience about the dangers, the perpetrators and what to look out for.—
Lauren Crystal,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The Cook Political Report currently has 19 House seats labeled as toss ups, meaning either party has a good chance of winning.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Of course, there is always the chance that changes.—
Matt Galatzan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Block said Floridians’ First Amendment rights are threatened whenever government information is limited.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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And the Knicks did threaten as Boston’s offensive production tailed off over the final two quarters.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Officer’s actions raise red flags in review Allen’s arrest began with a dirt-bike accident involving his younger brother, Parks, 16, who had spun out of control in a residential neighborhood in Meridian.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2025
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In real-world situations, these systems have helped drivers avoid accidents or at least reduce the severity of impacts.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
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“Hazard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazard. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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