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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
Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 15 May 2026
That could improve earthquake models used to assess seismic hazards near coastal regions and underwater fault systems worldwide.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
However, Starlink’s own public record also showcases how rapidly the collision hazards in orbit are evolving.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
National Weather Service The NWS also issued a host of marine hazards, including gale warnings, high surf advisories, small craft advisories and beach hazards for most of Southern California's coastal communities.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 15 May 2026
That could improve earthquake models used to assess seismic hazards near coastal regions and underwater fault systems worldwide.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Verb
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
However, Starlink’s own public record also showcases how rapidly the collision hazards in orbit are evolving.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazard
Noun
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The sheriff's office added that there was no threat to the community and also no suspect at large.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Ackman pushed back on concerns over Microsoft’s $190 billion 2026 capex budget, arguing it as growth investment on a J curve rather than a threat to margins.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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The bottom line Getting more eyes on your job listing isn't about luck or waiting for the right candidate to stumble across your post.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The other says luck, crush and confusion.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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And then the second thing to consider is that because the 2026 midterm election is poised to be so Democratic, the Republicans might not want to stretch too far, out of fear that doing so would endanger some of their own seats.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Of the freshwater turtles, five species are listed as endangered, threatened or of special concern in the state, according to Brian Kleinman of Riverside Reptiles Education Center in Enfield.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Overall, Kalshi’s app and website bettors risked about $800 million creating custom multi-leg wagers during the first four months of this year.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2026
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To be an athlete is to prove yourself constantly, to always be risking your ego and your body.—
Jade Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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This danger has led to the creation of various regulations and laws.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Red-flag fire danger warnings have also been issued from Arizona to southern Nebraska, as well as in California’s Central San Joaquin Valley.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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Water aficionados will enjoy the chance to experience the ins and outs of the lake, thanks to five full-service marinas along the twisting shoreline, more than four times the length of Georgia’s Atlantic coast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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But, over the past few months, Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) have been working on a bipartisan bill that would be introduced on the Senate floor that would actually have a chance at being pushed past the barriers that currently exist on both sides.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The land would then lie fallow until the next rainy season so elephants could graze without threatening the farmers' livelihood.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 May 2026
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Around 22% were threatened or protected species, and more than half of those died.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The cause of the accident remains under investigation, police said in their statement.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Investigators from Russia’s transport prosecutor’s office and the country’s Investigative Committee have opened an inquiry into the crash as officials work to determine whether safety violations contributed to the deadly accident, several reports said.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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“Hazard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazard. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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