harm's way

noun

Definition of harm's waynext
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 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 tiers included those who were willing to put themselves in harm's way; members who could be getaway drivers or drone operators; supply and logistics operators; and funders and influencers. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 16 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harm's way
  1. risk
  2. jeopardy
  3. danger
  4. trouble
Noun
  • By applying sunscreen before heading outdoors, reapplying throughout the day and pairing it with other forms of sun protection, Mercer said people can reduce their risk of sunburn, premature skin aging and skin cancer.
    — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • Stock market offerings worth $50 billion could flood the Indian markets this year, though the continuation of the Iran war remains a key risk.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Definition of risk
Noun
  • There was some jeopardy in the match when Kyrgios, who had won the pair’s previous two meetings, won the first set.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • The jeopardy of knockout soccer only adds to the intensity and this is where the weaker teams get found out.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
Definition of jeopardy
Noun
  • Police said Reed’s statements indicated the children were in imminent danger.
    — The Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • Republicans are the real danger to women and to everyone except billionaire donors.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
Definition of danger
Noun
  • Excellent job, acknowledges both her physical transformation and that her mouth can get her into more trouble than mine does at the underwear party in Fire Island.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • Rodriguez first noticed his symptoms on the court, experiencing bad headaches, trouble with balance and motor skills.
    — Mary Ella Hastings Updated July 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of trouble

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“Harm's way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harm%27s%20way. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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