HARM'S WAY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

harm's way

noun

Definition of harm's way

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 Jones picked up the person to get them out of harm's way and brought them to the parking lot, off I-635 and Midway Road. — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 The woman, Mary Evelyn Nicole Manning-Kellione, 39, managed to pull the boy out of harm's way but did not escape the raging flash flood. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 June 2026 The council recommends shifting some flood insurance policies to private insurance companies, and moving faster to map flood risk accurately across the country, so that fewer homes are in harm's way. — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 7 May 2026 Israel says the warnings aim to keep civilians out of harm's way. — ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for harm's way

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Noun

Nonetheless, the costs of intercepting incoming munitions could prove particularly high if targets are engaged over populated areas, with drones, defensive munitions and falling debris all posing risks to people and property on the ground.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
When used alone after surgery to reduce the risk that melanoma returns, Keytruda is given every three to six weeks for up to a year.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of risk

Noun

The man in the video who falsely identified himself as William Pomeranz, whose real name is James O'Keefe, may have put himself in legal jeopardy.

— Esme Murphy, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
But given how poorly that series capper went over, her chances of winning a third Emmy are in some jeopardy.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of jeopardy

Noun

What the Mets learned at those positions in 2026 is the danger of counting on one player — aside from All-Star-level contributors — when faced with underperformance or injury.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
The government had shown no information that the immigrant was a danger or flight risk, Winmill said.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of danger

Noun

Another question that has arisen as Walter’s financial troubles have garnered headlines is whether MLB would conduct its own investigation into Dodgers ownership or pressure the billionaire and his partners to sell the team.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Of course, confessing to any involvement in Haleigh’s disappearance could also land Trinity in a lot more trouble.

— Dateline NBC, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026

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