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
Yet with Trump mulling new shocks to the global financial system, the JGB market is decidedly in harm's way.
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William Pesek, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
On April 14, after a six-day jury trial, Gregory Guilfoyle was convicted of attempting to murder his wife Hannah Lynch, of attempting to murder Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy Arin Bowers and of putting his daughter in harm's way.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
That's important for people in harm's way, who need as much time as possible to decide whether to evacuate, and to prepare their homes for wind and water.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 28 June 2025
Autonomous vehicles have drawn scrutiny from the government officials and independent groups like the Dawn Project, a computer safety advocacy company, which argues that Tesla's self-driving technology puts children in harm's way.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 June 2025
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William Pesek, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
On April 14, after a six-day jury trial, Gregory Guilfoyle was convicted of attempting to murder his wife Hannah Lynch, of attempting to murder Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy Arin Bowers and of putting his daughter in harm's way.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
That's important for people in harm's way, who need as much time as possible to decide whether to evacuate, and to prepare their homes for wind and water.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 28 June 2025
Autonomous vehicles have drawn scrutiny from the government officials and independent groups like the Dawn Project, a computer safety advocacy company, which argues that Tesla's self-driving technology puts children in harm's way.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harm's way
Noun
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The study also found that swapping potatoes for whole grains lowered diabetes risk even more.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Seven universities have been explicitly notified that their funding is in serious jeopardy or have already faced punitive cuts, according to The New York Times, which reported that Harvard University faces approximately $9 billion at stake and has received a list of federal demands.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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One immediate jeopardy incident did result in a punishment, but only because the hospital was in California, which allows its health department to issue penalties.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
17 July 2025
Noun
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The real danger is the undermining of one of the last great advantages the United States had over many of its competitors: policy stability.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Federal scientists say climate change is causing the glacier to melt faster, along with altering rainfall patterns, exacerbating the danger.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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The trouble is not so much the number of students entering teacher preparation programs, but the number of students who stick with the profession and stick with Wisconsin.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Just like any other business, rental housing has to at least pay for itself, and if those costs exceed rent collections, like any other business, a housing project will be in trouble.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Harm's way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harm%27s%20way. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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