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
These places are away from the public eye, but can put people in harm's way due to floodplains, poor quality water and exposure to the elements.
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Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Our weather data can help the industry plan for instances like this, ensuring the lights don’t go out and nobody is in harm's way.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Still, Jake, Neytiri and their children aren't out of harm's way.
—Jillian Pretzel, People.com, 22 July 2025
The nonprofit group had its workers stay home today, which may have kept them out of harm's way as protesters and authorities faced off one more time near the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building a few blocks from Mazzeo.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for harm's way
Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Our weather data can help the industry plan for instances like this, ensuring the lights don’t go out and nobody is in harm's way.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Still, Jake, Neytiri and their children aren't out of harm's way.
—Jillian Pretzel, People.com, 22 July 2025
The nonprofit group had its workers stay home today, which may have kept them out of harm's way as protesters and authorities faced off one more time near the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building a few blocks from Mazzeo.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for harm's way
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harm's way
Noun
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The fire risk is related to a problem with the engine starter, which can affect cars that are both parked and in motion, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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They are designed to protect homes and businesses against the type of winter storms that have severely flooded the low-lying community of Alviso multiple times with water up to 6 feet deep and which are posing more risk as sea level rises due to climate change.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unclear recommendations have unfortunately put access and insurance coverage into jeopardy this year.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
26 Sep. 2025
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The series is all flirtation without consummation, amusement without mirth, inconvenience without jeopardy.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For Moura, the echoes of Brazil’s dictatorship and the dangers of authoritarianism repeating itself, fed directly into The Secret Agent.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Sep. 2025
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The greater danger is that alarmist messaging will discourage pregnant women from treating pain or fever – putting both themselves and their babies at risk.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If Seider or Edvinsson are not on the ice, there’s trouble.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, signs of trouble for the stock market near term are arising under the surface .—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Harm's way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harm%27s%20way. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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