1
as in endangering
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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2
as in risking
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 hazarding
But Sixx isn’t hazarding a guess as to when the next batch of new material will come along.
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Gary Graff, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Gary Graff, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
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Cavazos says this work — chasing leads or even, at times, following ICE agents — to alert the community can be hard, especially now that the Department of Homeland Security regularly accuses groups like Cavazos' of interfering with their jobs and endangering the lives of immigration officers.—
Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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Thomas also faces two misdemeanor charges of cruelty to animals and recklessly endangering another person, records show.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Avoid an infestation by using a natural method to get rid of the eggs, larvae, and adult carpet beetles without risking harm to children or pets.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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No more going over your lashes repeatedly and risking damage.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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Signing bonuses are at an all-time high, threatening to attract individuals who place personal financial gain over principle.—
Keith Wilson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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But trade tensions have reignited, with Trump threatening to impose tariffs starting at 130% on Chinese exports by November 1, up from the 30% minimum rate currently in effect.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Hazarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazarding. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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