as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
a hazardous journey across the arctic ice
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Recent Examples of hazardous
Following the quake, a tsunami advisory was issued, with the potential for hazardous tsunami waves possible for coasts within 300 kilometers of the earthquake epicenter.
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Abc News,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
At the scene, CMPD brought in three armored vehicles and a mobile tactical shield designed to transport officers into potentially hazardous situations.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
High-voltage lithium-ion battery systems that power electric vehicles are especially prone to thermal runaway if damaged, which can produce intense heat, toxic gases and prolonged fire conditions requiring specialized firefighting and hazardous materials personnel to control the incident.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Sports Minister Marie Barsacq urged caution, warning against swimming in unauthorized or hazardous areas despite the temptation to cool off.
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Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
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Abc News,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
At the scene, CMPD brought in three armored vehicles and a mobile tactical shield designed to transport officers into potentially hazardous situations.
—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
High-voltage lithium-ion battery systems that power electric vehicles are especially prone to thermal runaway if damaged, which can produce intense heat, toxic gases and prolonged fire conditions requiring specialized firefighting and hazardous materials personnel to control the incident.
—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Sports Minister Marie Barsacq urged caution, warning against swimming in unauthorized or hazardous areas despite the temptation to cool off.
—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hazardous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazardous
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Others develop dangerous fluctuations in blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms because the autonomic nervous system becomes affected.
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Sometimes, the streets appear glittering; other times, seedy and dangerous.
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
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They are packed by smugglers into small and unsafe boats, with thousands dying during the perilous sea journey.
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It is meant to make a major war, especially a nuclear war, too risky for the enemy to start.
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Wall Street amplified the problem by bundling risky mortgages into securities that spread losses throughout the financial system.
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What Research Shows About Cancer in Dogs While there is no evidence that turkey tail shrinks tumors, the mushroom has drawn real scientific interest as a complementary therapy for serious illness.
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The new guidance was heavily criticized by health groups, which argued the decision could sow confusion and leave children vulnerable to serious disease.
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They are packed by smugglers into small and unsafe boats, with thousands dying during the perilous sea journey.
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Remaining inside a vehicle during a tornado is unsafe.
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“Hazardous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazardous. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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