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
While Earth is no longer in harm's way, NASA has noted a slight chance that the asteroid could impact the moon.
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The absence of meaningful reform has put them in harm's way.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
With federal financing, these communities and towns have rebuilt in safer places and spaces and are living new lives out of harm's way.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
As the drives over the tracks, the crossing arms come down and the driver attempts to reverse out of harm's way.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The absence of meaningful reform has put them in harm's way.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
With federal financing, these communities and towns have rebuilt in safer places and spaces and are living new lives out of harm's way.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
As the drives over the tracks, the crossing arms come down and the driver attempts to reverse out of harm's way.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harm's way
Noun
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The good news: Better core strength can reduce your risk of lower back pain, Hamilton says.—
Danielle Zickl,
SELF,
24 Apr. 2025
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In fact, the risk of fires along the East Coast the rest of spring extends as far south as parts of southern Florida.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So why is the proposal to locate a shelter here in such jeopardy — to the point where Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has said the project is dead?—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2025
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These rangers are dedicated to their work of connecting New York City kids with nature and learning opportunities, but job instability puts the entire ranger team and their programming in constant jeopardy.—
Adam Ganser,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Two other victims are listed in court documents as being put in substantial danger of death during the shooting.—
Gael Langdon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2025
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Dominick Austin, Dania Beach Due process in grave danger You’re awakened at 3 a.m. by a banging on your front door.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In this poll, Trump's troubles don't seem to have provided a boost for Democrats.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, there are no security patrols that could keep an eye out for who’s coming in and out or to notify police if trouble is brewing.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Harm's way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harm%27s%20way. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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