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
While Earth is no longer in harm's way, NASA has noted a slight chance that the asteroid could impact the moon.
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The absence of meaningful reform has put them in harm's way.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
With federal financing, these communities and towns have rebuilt in safer places and spaces and are living new lives out of harm's way.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
As the drives over the tracks, the crossing arms come down and the driver attempts to reverse out of harm's way.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The absence of meaningful reform has put them in harm's way.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
With federal financing, these communities and towns have rebuilt in safer places and spaces and are living new lives out of harm's way.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
As the drives over the tracks, the crossing arms come down and the driver attempts to reverse out of harm's way.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harm's way
Noun
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But they were encouraged by the company pulling forward its planned cost initiatives, and expect little risk to AT & T's long-term fiber buildout plans.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Pushing for a federal insurance pool would lessen the financial risk of covering foster care agencies, benefiting nonprofits and children across the nation.—
Joseph T. Monahan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gomez's detention comes amid an immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, during which people with all kinds of immigration statuses, including those with valid documentation, such as green cards or visas, have been detained and face legal jeopardy.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The moral, ethical and legal jeopardy of their behavior seemed to be recognized by the bots, the report found.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Two other victims are listed in court documents as being put in substantial danger of death during the shooting.—
Gael Langdon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2025
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Dominick Austin, Dania Beach Due process in grave danger You’re awakened at 3 a.m. by a banging on your front door.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In this poll, Trump's troubles don't seem to have provided a boost for Democrats.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, there are no security patrols that could keep an eye out for who’s coming in and out or to notify police if trouble is brewing.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Harm's way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harm%27s%20way. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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