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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
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
The snake-like robots wrap around power lines and use onboard cameras and sensors to detect hazards such as damaged wires, worn components, and abnormal temperatures.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Beach hazards statements will remain in effect until conditions improve and are expected to be re-evaluated regularly.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In fact, New York has run such OPTO trains before and did not record any increase in safety incidents or hazards.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
The snake-like robots wrap around power lines and use onboard cameras and sensors to detect hazards such as damaged wires, worn components, and abnormal temperatures.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Verb
At over 1,800 lives lost per year, winter vehicle-crash fatalities are four times greater than the total number of all other weather hazards combined, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Beach hazards statements will remain in effect until conditions improve and are expected to be re-evaluated regularly.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazard
Noun
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At defensive corners, Salah normally assumes a blocking role, tasked with disrupting the runs of key opposition aerial threats.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Indiana Senate rejected mid-decade redistricting today, capping off a bitter state fight for control of Congress that has divided the GOP, spurred violent threats and dramatically changed the political landscape ahead of the midterm elections.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
12 Dec. 2025
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Sometimes a little luck can go a long way, and Japan found that out firsthand in its 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in group stage action in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Finding success on social media seems to be part luck, consistency and finding a niche.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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Prairie massasaugas are a subspecies of the western massasaugas and are endangered in Missouri, living in wet prairies or bottomlands with lots of crayfish burrows and grass.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Before it was removed from the list, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy says northeastern bulrush was one of three plant species in the state considered federally endangered.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Iran's drones are not precise and could hit any part of the vessel, which risks an ecological disaster, Rubio said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Many consumers remain curious about AI-powered shopping tools while questioning whether technology risks eroding individuality in personal style.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The practical danger here is one of rhythm in a group which is unlikely to push Spain to their limit until the knockout stages.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Her home suffered roof damage, but destruction just down the street shows how close more severe danger was.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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One of their repeat patterns for chances and goals came from Salah cutting in and providing far-post crosses for Gakpo.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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How Prescott can find success against it -- or not -- could determine if Dallas still has a fighter’s chance at the postseason when the clock hits triple zeroes.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
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Lovell coerced the employee, identified in the lawsuit as Jane Doe, by threatening to withhold payment for her daughter’s health insurance premiums.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Dec. 2025
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Others, like YouTube, sought to be excluded from the ban, with parent company Google even threatening to sue the Australian federal government in July 2025—to no avail.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
9 Dec. 2025
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The accident scene is still active and further details about what led to the crash have not been released.—
Mary Ella Hastings
June 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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This accident in late May destroyed the rocket and severely damaged the New Glenn booster’s only launch pad.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
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“Hazard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazard. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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