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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
the tumbledown old barn was considered a fire hazard
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as in luck
the uncertain course of events
it was only by hazard and good fortune that we found our way back to the trail
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as in to endanger
to place in danger
just so the tourists could see the sea lions up close, the captain needlessly hazarded his ship
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as in to risk
to take a chance on
was unwilling to hazard landing the plane on the small island, which didn't even have an airfield
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Recent Examples of hazard
Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Thomas warned of a very specific creative hazard.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Gary Graff, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Coming five years after similar fall hazards fines for The Salvation Army of Mercer County in Princeton, West Virginia, OSHA proposed hitting The Salvation Army with an $82,750 fine for a Repeat-Serious violation.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
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Noun
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center where two CBS News New York investigations exposed safety hazards and accusations of child abuse.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Thomas warned of a very specific creative hazard.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
But Sixx isn’t hazarding a guess as to when the next batch of new material will come along.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Coming five years after similar fall hazards fines for The Salvation Army of Mercer County in Princeton, West Virginia, OSHA proposed hitting The Salvation Army with an $82,750 fine for a Repeat-Serious violation.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazard
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With some 80% of power generated in Iran coming from natural gas, the attack posed a direct threat to the country's electricity supplies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The threat renewed concerns that Tehran may revert to using militant attacks beyond the Middle East as a pressure tactic.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Whoever ends the game with their egg intact is said to have luck for the year.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
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A little timing and luck will be required, too, as interest rate rises here could become more common if existing market conditions don't quickly improve.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The most endangered is the New Zealand fairy tern, tara iti, with a population of less than 50, including 10 breeding females.—
Tom Page,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Your fast response and decisive actions prevented this foolish criminal act from endangering the rest of the county.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Republicans have charged that Democrats are risking the nation’s security by blocking funding to the department.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Without the ability to recognize their most valuable customers, brands risk unintentionally penalizing loyal shoppers with strict policies.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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Meloni initially avoided tying her image too closely to the referendum, wary of the danger that a defeat could weaken her domestically and abroad.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Minimize the risk of heat dangers by staying cool and avoiding direct sun exposure.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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South Hills’ best scoring chance came in the 56th minute off a free kick by Jonathan Gonzalez.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Paul Mbiya hasn’t had the chance to flash his smile much this season.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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He was taken to an area hospital in non-life threatening condition and is expected to survive.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2026
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Research shows that abusers will threaten, harm or kill a beloved companion animal to manipulate and control the people who love them.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Marcus Ziemer, the eldest brother of a Bay Area soccer coaching dynasty and longtime head coach of the Sonoma State University men's soccer team before the school eliminated athletics last year, died in Germany early Tuesday morning after a weekend accident.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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That foresight is not an accident.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Hazard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazard. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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