as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
got everyone out of harm's way just minutes before the house was ripped apart by the tornado
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Recent Examples of harm's way
After being shot, the trooper, who has not been identified, pushed a DMV employee out of harm's way.
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Laura Fay, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Definitely not, similarly to recycling bins, putting batteries in the trash creates a fire risk and puts you and those around you in harm's way.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Like other projects, Talon aims at increasing the lethality, survivability, and operational effectiveness of air forces by acting as a force multiplier and an alternative to sending valuable pilots and fighter planes into harm's way.
—New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
Parents are scared that speaking out against the radical left-wing ideology will put their children in harm's way.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for harm's way
Laura Fay, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Definitely not, similarly to recycling bins, putting batteries in the trash creates a fire risk and puts you and those around you in harm's way.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Like other projects, Talon aims at increasing the lethality, survivability, and operational effectiveness of air forces by acting as a force multiplier and an alternative to sending valuable pilots and fighter planes into harm's way.
—New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
Parents are scared that speaking out against the radical left-wing ideology will put their children in harm's way.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for harm's way
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harm's way
Noun
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The robots handle precise positioning, reduce the risk of door damage, and allow vehicles to be parked closer together.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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On one hand, artificial intelligence is rapidly improving cybersecurity defense technologies, but AI is also equipping cybercriminals with sophisticated tools and creating new risks.—
Dawn Giel,Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The cuts had thrown into jeopardy programs that give direct mental health services, opioid treatment, drug prevention resources, peer support and more to communities affected by addiction, mental illness and homelessness.—
Ali Swenson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Cameron Dicker kicked field goals of 37 and 27 yards and running back Omarion Hampton scored on a 5-yard run in the second half, and the Chargers were never in serious jeopardy.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
21 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The usage has also led to improved community engagement surrounding the dangers of celebratory gunfire, an issue that has plagued Kansas City for years, Becchina said.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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This windfall and the attendant political benefits for the governor have come at public expense, as the dangers of marijuana become tragically apparent.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Another teaches free guitar lessons to keep kids out of trouble.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The first signs of trouble came in the opening minutes of the game.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Harm's way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harm%27s%20way. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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