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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
Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Manteca police saw how a nearby Ceres ordinance reduced the number of bike groups in the middle of the street, creating hazards.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
An image of public entities failing to comply with the law about lead paint, hazardous trash collection, or other public hazards.
—Emily Galvin Almanza, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
This reduces the risk of electrical hazards during flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The standard hazards of endoscopy still apply, such as the possibility of bleeding and perforation, and capsules introduce new complications.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
One of the most dangerous winter hazards in California’s Central Valley is tule fog, according to the NOAA's western region headquarters.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
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
The most extreme category — hazards — indicates emergency conditions, while the least extreme — good — indicates that air pollution poses little or no risk to the public.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Manteca police saw how a nearby Ceres ordinance reduced the number of bike groups in the middle of the street, creating hazards.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
An image of public entities failing to comply with the law about lead paint, hazardous trash collection, or other public hazards.
—Emily Galvin Almanza, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
This reduces the risk of electrical hazards during flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The standard hazards of endoscopy still apply, such as the possibility of bleeding and perforation, and capsules introduce new complications.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
One of the most dangerous winter hazards in California’s Central Valley is tule fog, according to the NOAA's western region headquarters.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
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The Department of Homeland Security said it’s been in contact with churches in Springfield about the threats.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Maybe if Miami had added a quarterback better than Mike White and Skylar Thompson in the 2024 offseason, let’s say veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, Tagovailoa’s threats to sit out training camp, and the exhibition season wouldn’t have been so scary to McDaniel.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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But fans remain hopeful, especially as Team USA’s men’s hockey team — which has advanced to the knockout stage — prepares for a critical matchup today that could determine their medal chances.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Research shows being tapped into a social network increases the chances that people do health-supportive behaviors, like go to the gym, eat a balanced diet, and steer clear of smoking and drug use—all of which can add up to a longer life.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Today’s staged raid reinforces our conviction that this investigation distorts French law, circumvents due process, and endangers free speech.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Violence, hazing or any other behavior that endangers others has no place at NAU.—
Kathy Tulumello,
AZCentral.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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McCarthy warned that being too quick to bring untested criminal cases against political adversaries risks damaging institutional legitimacy regardless of which party is in power.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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Attempting to globalize it risks turning off Americans who support it by featuring an all-Spanish performance in the NFL’s signature event.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Educational materials on the dangers of driving under the influence will be handed out to those who go through the checkpoint.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Whether your location will experience a partial solar eclipse or an annular solar eclipse, the dangers are the same.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Pregnancy was an offense punishable by death in the camps, yet all three women managed to survive horrific conditions, give birth and keep their newborns alive through seemingly impossible twists of fate and luck.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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As the pair walk towards the arena together, Dunk is greeted by several smallfolk who pat him on the back and wish him luck in the upcoming trial by combat.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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There was, according to the source, a consensus on the call that this issue threatens the integrity and long-term viability of the league.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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But when a man from Anne’s past returns from war, a curse begins to take shape through a mysterious knight and threatens to destroy them all.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the 24 hours since Moore’s death, several players took to social media to mourn the gifted receiver and advocate for supporting others going through difficult circumstances.—
Mike Wilson,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Information has not yet been released by sheriff’s officials on what caused the deaths or the circumstances surrounding them.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Hazards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazards. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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