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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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The health risks associated with pumping gas While pumping gas is an act that most people (New Jerseyans excluded) do without thinking, there are health hazards associated with it.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
And there’s no end in sight to the hazards and aggravation.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Winters tend to be milder overall, with less snow and fewer extended cold spells, which can ease some winter hazards but also affect water supply.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 8 Apr. 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, 8 Apr. 2026
Due diligence done early — before construction begins — helps identify potential hazards and addresses them, protecting public health and preventing costs from escalating.
—Tim Rathmann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The city also plans to address reported hazards within two business days.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Usually, the fire department starts the program in late April or May, but because of all the weather whiplash the area has seen over the past few months, vegetation has exploded and left many yards and properties with fire hazards.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 3 Apr. 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
Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The health risks associated with pumping gas While pumping gas is an act that most people (New Jerseyans excluded) do without thinking, there are health hazards associated with it.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
And there’s no end in sight to the hazards and aggravation.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Winters tend to be milder overall, with less snow and fewer extended cold spells, which can ease some winter hazards but also affect water supply.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 8 Apr. 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, 8 Apr. 2026
Due diligence done early — before construction begins — helps identify potential hazards and addresses them, protecting public health and preventing costs from escalating.
—Tim Rathmann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The city also plans to address reported hazards within two business days.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Usually, the fire department starts the program in late April or May, but because of all the weather whiplash the area has seen over the past few months, vegetation has exploded and left many yards and properties with fire hazards.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 3 Apr. 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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Before applying to be a special agent, Canvasser was a civilian employee assigned to the Office of Strategic Information and Intelligence, which monitors and assesses threats to the president and others under Secret Service protection.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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San Francisco police early Friday arrested a person who allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman's home and made threats outside the AI giant's San Francisco headquarters, the company said in a statement.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Oilers scored on all three power-play chances in the best performance for that unit since Leon Draisaitl went down with a lower-body injury on March 15 after scoring with the man advantage early in that game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In fact, only about four percent of them begin with gasoline igniting, so the chances of starting a fire at the gas station are extremely slim.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Someone this unstable, whose behavior endangers the nation, should not remain in office.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Callery pear tree endangers that food source.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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Stagflation risks loom The month-long war and the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threaten to plunge the world into one of its most severe energy crises in history.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Even the threat of reducing security for the Strait of Hormuz risks shaking confidence in a pillar of the world economy, as well as American wealth and power.—
Gerry Doyle,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Yu said neighbors have long warned about the dangers.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The physical dangers inherent in productions at this time were inseparable from the stories appearing onscreen, because simulation was more or less impossible; filmmaking was analog.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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In recent months, Enrique Torres, an undergraduate student at the University of Mount Olive in North Carolina, has submitted about two dozen applications for an internship, with no luck.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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With better injury luck and tweaks on defense, a return to form next season is a good bet.—
Greg Cote
April 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The false perception of sovereignty as a binary choice between progress and independence threatens both pursuits.—
Ana Paula Assis,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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But advocates say that failing to pay into the fund threatens to do more than delay promised improvements to the sector.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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There was no immediately available information on the suspect or a motive in the shooting and detectives said that the circumstances leading up to the incident remain under investigation.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Given those circumstances, what is, realistically, the best-case scenario for the Warriors once the play-in begins?—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Hazards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazards. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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