HAPHAZARDRY Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

haphazardry

noun

Definition of haphazardry

as in uncertainty

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Now, however, the escalating trade disputes between the two nations are not only challenging this close partnership, but also creating growing uncertainty for American farmers and agricultural equipment manufacturers.

— , CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Together, the flurry of legal filings has thrust the state, its voters and election officials into a period of uncertainty ahead of the November election.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of uncertainty

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For that, their game — analyzing randomness and violence and doing so without offending our intelligence — has become as important to the American audience as The Game.

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Pattern recognition is impossible because everything is full of randomness, so there’s no formula to getting people to see a film.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of randomness

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Cargo plane crashes in the US The crash is the latest in a series of high-profile aircraft accidents in the United States.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Every day, the Daily News covers page upon page of shootings, stabbings, fires, bike accidents, political happenings, etc.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of accident

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Emergency crews later told people near the wreckage to leave because of continuing hazards.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
In January, Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted, leading officials at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park to warn visitors about heavy traffic, crowds and potential hazards.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of hazard

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The prospects who are performing well enough to expect a September call-up in a normal season, like Parks Harber, might be out of luck.

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The big one, of course, is that NASCAR created a new playoff format meant to erase luck.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of luck

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