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
According to the company, the Copperhead-M isn't just a way to give uncrewed submarines their own tin fish or to make robotic boats more able to go into harm's way instead of humans.
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New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025
Because American pilots were about to fly into possibly a deadly situation, and the secretary of defense is telling everyone on the group chat – which, by the way, included me – that these pilots were about to go into harm's way.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2025
This iron-willed dedication to put himself in harm's way — and filling movie-theater seats with people who wouldn't — is one reason Cruise is sometimes credited as being the savior of Hollywood.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 May 2025
This gives abusers another weapon to manipulate and control their victims—while also putting newborn children in harm's way.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025
Because American pilots were about to fly into possibly a deadly situation, and the secretary of defense is telling everyone on the group chat – which, by the way, included me – that these pilots were about to go into harm's way.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2025
This iron-willed dedication to put himself in harm's way — and filling movie-theater seats with people who wouldn't — is one reason Cruise is sometimes credited as being the savior of Hollywood.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 May 2025
This gives abusers another weapon to manipulate and control their victims—while also putting newborn children in harm's way.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harm's way
Noun
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Because all of the major waves of selling in the wake of some incident of uncertainty were caused by momentary risk that did not ultimately threaten stocks, or the banking system — or, ultimately, the economy.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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If a child is experiencing an acute mental health crisis such as suicidal ideation or self-harm, Miller says most states allow the parent to act alone, especially if delaying poses a safety risk.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Four months ago, his nomination for health secretary was in serious jeopardy.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
14 June 2025
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In addition to people residing in the country illegally, immigrants with valid documentation—including green cards and visas—have been detained and face legal jeopardy.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The ones at the top of your danger list need immediate attention.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The real danger here isn’t that LLaMA can write a Silverman-style joke.—
Aron Solomon
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Cho, as the perceptive and generous Jin, distracted from his own family troubles by the sudden flashes of Casey’s bright light, is wise and rejuvenated; disinterested admiration makes this man, who looks to be in his forties, nearly a teen-ager again.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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Glasnow made the All-Star team last July, but was injured for the postseason and has been out since late April with shoulder trouble.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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“Harm's way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harm%27s%20way. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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