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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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The swimming pool scene gave that sense of jeopardy.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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It is hoped that in the long run, more games and greater jeopardy attract bigger audiences and lead to a rise in TV money.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Leafs outchanced the opposition 81-46, including 34-20 on high-danger attempts.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Hale will be facing extreme danger at every corner.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Digging in your heels invites trouble as Mercury conflicts Pluto.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Cincinnati Bengals have a trouble issue on their hands, as backup quarterback Jake Browning has not lived up to expectations.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Harm's way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harm%27s%20way. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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