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
At Port Everglades, more than 10 million corals could be in harm's way, according to the NOAA and Shedd Aquarium scientists.
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Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
God bless all of our troops who continue to put themselves in harm's way in the coming days.
—Brianne Pfannenstiel, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Since the beginning of this operation, law enforcement has put themselves in harm's way to arrest dangerous criminals, including members of notorious, violent gangs.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
Those outages could put many more people in harm's way.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 23 Jan. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
God bless all of our troops who continue to put themselves in harm's way in the coming days.
—Brianne Pfannenstiel, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Since the beginning of this operation, law enforcement has put themselves in harm's way to arrest dangerous criminals, including members of notorious, violent gangs.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
Those outages could put many more people in harm's way.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harm's way
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While everyone can be affected by smoke or ozone, the MPCA says those at higher risk of health complications include outdoor workers, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who have heart or lung conditions.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Regardless, much of the developing world is made up of much younger countries, with populations in Africa, for example, at much lower risk of serious outcomes from COVID-19 than elderly individuals with comorbidities in the United States or Western Europe.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Plus, with carbon pricing now covering 28 percent of global emissions, the industry faces growing exposure to a new layer of fiscal jeopardy, threatening the viability of traditional low-cost production models.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Indiana has staggered statewide elections, so Bray is not up for reelection until 2028, but his leadership position could be in jeopardy with the results of Tuesday's election.—
Caroline Linton,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Authorities have banned all activities within a 2½-mile danger zone around the crater, in line with recommendations from Indonesia’s volcanology agency.—
Niniek Karmini,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Jagged pieces of cement push through the dirt as orange and white caution cones warn drivers of danger.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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And downtown on Michigan Avenue, Water Tower Place, once the anchor of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, carries its own laundry list of troubles after years of financial losses and the closure of several major tenants.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Her students have more trouble controlling their bodies and expressing their feelings.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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“Harm's way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harm%27s%20way. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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