HAPHAZARDRY Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

haphazardry

noun

Definition of haphazardry

as in uncertainty

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Noun

Kevin Rodriguez eases past Jamal Musiala to flick the ball into the corridor of uncertainty between Manuel Neuer and Jonathan Tah, who had already had a miscommunication earlier in the game.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
This creates uncertainty over which sites contain active weapons and which are merely intended to distract enemy planners.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Definition of uncertainty

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Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Since 2023, state regulators have issued 6,928 citations, including 140 for abuse and neglect by staff, 254 for accident hazards, and 257 for failing to control infections, according to state records.

— Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026

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Avoid a fire hazard by warming liquids in a kettle or another container before pouring them into the Owala.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Tens of thousands of pets ended up at poison control last year over one hazard sitting quietly in gardens, kitchens and living rooms.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of hazard

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The Athletics’ injury luck may have just gotten even worse, as improbable as that may seem.

— Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
For those looking to test their luck on the strip, or just get a little staycation in, use a 15% discount at any Caesars property in Las Vegas with promo code LOCAL.

— Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

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