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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
Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Open windows let passengers and crew quickly see hazards outside and help first responders assess conditions.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
What to Know Widespread impacts from the storm began on Friday, with the Pacific Northwest bracing for multiple weather hazards from the storm for the next few days.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The firm also recommended access to the whirley crane near the Riggers Loft building and Red Oak Victory Ship be immediately restricted until safety hazards from corrosion can be mitigated or the crane is removed.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
They are also anticipated to detect hazards like low light so lenses can adjust on the fly, and notify the users if there’s a pet in the yard.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Remove items that can be choking hazards.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The glasses can also show drivers turn-by-turn directions, hazards and reminders via display that overlays information in their field of view.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
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
Cheaper options or knock-offs tend to come with flimsy sockets, buzzing ballasts, or unreliable switches, which can make rooms look cheap or dated far sooner than expected and even create fire hazards.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Open windows let passengers and crew quickly see hazards outside and help first responders assess conditions.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
What to Know Widespread impacts from the storm began on Friday, with the Pacific Northwest bracing for multiple weather hazards from the storm for the next few days.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The firm also recommended access to the whirley crane near the Riggers Loft building and Red Oak Victory Ship be immediately restricted until safety hazards from corrosion can be mitigated or the crane is removed.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
They are also anticipated to detect hazards like low light so lenses can adjust on the fly, and notify the users if there’s a pet in the yard.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Remove items that can be choking hazards.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The glasses can also show drivers turn-by-turn directions, hazards and reminders via display that overlays information in their field of view.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazards
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The ability for existing infrastructure, like long-range security cameras, to not only secure evidence of potential threats, but also define and categorize them is key to automating security operations.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Kleinstreuer, who subsequently received harassing messages and death threats online, has required security protection.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Given chances to replicate his pivots toward moderation on subjects like Wall Street, housing, and policing, Mamdani did not bend on the Middle East.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Beck’s overtime interception against SMU essentially doomed UM’s chances.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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The organization warned Monday that the storm endangers communities already grappling with poverty, inequality, violence, and recent disasters—factors that could complicate recovery efforts.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Salmon Run, by Alejandra López, tells the story of a Puerto Rican mother working in a salmon-factory in urban Los Angeles whose friend disappears, and her hunt for answers leads her into a corruption that endangers many lives.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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But by open-sourcing them, OpenAI risks sharing the blueprints to those gates.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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And today, the world risks another chapter of horror in Sudan as violence engulfs El Fasher.—
David Miliband,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Of course, a good number of researchers and critics have warned of the dangers of using AI in these consequential domains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Under the initiative, if there are concerns that a young person might be interacting with knives, the police will work with local services to discuss the dangers of knives with that young person.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Rather, the slow start (by Ovechkin’s standards) to this season seemed due more to poor puck luck.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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The team dealt with some tough injury luck and never got on a roll.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The government shutdown threatens that economic output, and according to Schroeder, almost all service members are at serious threat of missing a paycheck if the shutdown extends into mid-November, worsening the situation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Oct. 2025
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The move also threatens to make the United States an increasing outlier regarding efforts to lower emissions globally and fight back against climate change, possibly leading to geopolitical shifts.—
Nick Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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The cameras were back 18 years later in very different circumstances, as the disgraced former President set off to begin a five-year sentence at La Santé prison in Paris.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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In some circumstances, cultural restrictions or security challenges limit women’s ability to take part in public-facing health activities such as door-to-door vaccination efforts.—
Dr. Tunji Funsho,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Hazards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazards. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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