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as in threats
something that may cause injury or harm
the tumbledown old barn was considered a fire hazard
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as in chances
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 endangers
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 risks
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 hazards
Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 4 June 2026
Avoiding hazards Over the last century, nearly 200 Caltrans maintenance and construction workers have died on the job.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Regulatory filing missteps Other hazards lurk in the S-1 filings themselves.
—Greg Bensinger, USA Today, 3 June 2026
In June 2025, the Justice Department charged three Chinese citizens who did research at U-M with smuggling biological hazards into the United States.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 June 2026
Recovery of the bodies has been slow because of the chemicals and other hazards present at the site, Amos explained.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Knowing when to swap out an aging power strip can help protect your electronics and reduce the risk of electrical hazards in your home.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Storm hazards include frequent lightning strikes, wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy downpours.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Maintenance workers were exposed to caught-in and fall hazards while working on a hotel conveyor belt without a group lockout device.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Clothes Iron and Steamer Many cruise lines have policies forbidding the use of clothes irons and steamers and won’t allow these fire hazards onboard.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
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
However, Starlink’s own public record also showcases how rapidly the collision hazards in orbit are evolving.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
Regular cleaning with vinegar prevents grease buildup, odors, and potential fire hazards.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 4 June 2026
Avoiding hazards Over the last century, nearly 200 Caltrans maintenance and construction workers have died on the job.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Regulatory filing missteps Other hazards lurk in the S-1 filings themselves.
—Greg Bensinger, USA Today, 3 June 2026
In June 2025, the Justice Department charged three Chinese citizens who did research at U-M with smuggling biological hazards into the United States.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 June 2026
Recovery of the bodies has been slow because of the chemicals and other hazards present at the site, Amos explained.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Knowing when to swap out an aging power strip can help protect your electronics and reduce the risk of electrical hazards in your home.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Storm hazards include frequent lightning strikes, wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy downpours.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Maintenance workers were exposed to caught-in and fall hazards while working on a hotel conveyor belt without a group lockout device.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Verb
Forecasters say confidence is lower in the exact timing, where storms will be strongest, and which hazards will be most likely.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Clothes Iron and Steamer Many cruise lines have policies forbidding the use of clothes irons and steamers and won’t allow these fire hazards onboard.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
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
However, Starlink’s own public record also showcases how rapidly the collision hazards in orbit are evolving.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazards
Noun
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Autonomous task forces of drones could be assigned to defend against specific threats — Russian subs sneaking into the Atlantic Ocean, say, or a possible amphibious landing on Taiwan.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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What’s more, Rick can’t get through to Danny, because the pop star’s brash and aggressive manager (Jack Reynor) refuses to put Rick through, and responds to his claims with threats.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Climate change, from the burning of coal, oil and gas, increased the intensity of Canada's 2023 fire season by at least 50% and doubled the chances of the drier, hotter weather conditions that were needed for the fire, a 2023 study found.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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On a press call Wednesday night, USDA officials stressed that the screwworm was not a threat to the food supply and that the chances of large-scale infestation were tiny.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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There’s lots of humiliation and frustration involved, as well as an incident that endangers his family.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Crandall said the suppression only policy endangers the few firefighters left at the agency.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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The dose also matters, meaning someone with alpha-gal risks a bigger reaction by eating a large amount of red meat.—
Eva Flowe
May 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Or Gonzalez fully holds out and risks fines.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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The animal pads beside her, companion and protector, its golden eyes scanning the landscape around them for predators or potential dangers, as it has been trained to do.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The book circles political concerns that remain relevant today, including empire, caste prejudice, and the dangers of despotism and corruption.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Best of luck accomplishing your goals today, and, of course, do keep in touch.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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Jupiter will eventually return to your sign for the first time since 2014, kicking off a major season of luck, growth and expansion.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Season 3 finds Andrew Cooper (Hamm) doubling down on his life as an unlikely suburban thief, until the arrival of a new neighbor threatens to expose his secrets and place his family at risk.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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The fighting in Lebanon, where Israeli forces have seized large swaths of the south, threatens efforts to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key transit point for oil and gas.—
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Once they’re settled (or at least as settled as they can be given the circumstances), Rich’s show begins.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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The real lottery win stems directly from the unique circumstances of his roster journey during the 2025-26 campaign.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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“Hazards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazards. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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