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
Was anyone put in harm's way by the security breach?
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Josh Meyer, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
One particularly important application is to create a new class of combat aircraft that can act as a loyal wingman for the human pilot, serving as a force multiplier while keeping the more valuable human less in harm's way and acting more like an executive officer in charge of the overall mission.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
While Earth is no longer in harm's way, NASA has noted a slight chance that the asteroid could impact the moon.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The absence of meaningful reform has put them in harm's way.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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Josh Meyer, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
One particularly important application is to create a new class of combat aircraft that can act as a loyal wingman for the human pilot, serving as a force multiplier while keeping the more valuable human less in harm's way and acting more like an executive officer in charge of the overall mission.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
While Earth is no longer in harm's way, NASA has noted a slight chance that the asteroid could impact the moon.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The absence of meaningful reform has put them in harm's way.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harm's way
Noun
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There was also a high risk of severe weather issued the afternoon of Sunday, May 18 for parts of Oklahoma and Kansas.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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However, those with a history of heart disease, diabetes, or other conditions that increase their risk of cardiovascular disease may have lower LDL targets.—
Paul McClure
May 18,
New Atlas,
18 May 2025
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The move has put in jeopardy millions of dollars for education, health care and law enforcement projects.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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An interesting conversation between Nilay Patel and Jon Gruber touches on many issues, challenges, and legal jeopardy that Apple faces in 2025.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Scientists with Oceana and governmental and conservation organizations say the whales also face dangers from entanglement in commercial crabbing and fishing gear and vessel strikes.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Dalton recently was approved to give a presentation to students at each middle and high school in CMS next school year, telling her son’s story and cautioning students about the dangers of drug use.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary was in trouble in the Senate.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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This is far from Brown's first bout of legal trouble.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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“Harm's way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harm%27s%20way. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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