HAZARDS Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

hazards 1 of 2

noun

plural of hazard

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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hazards

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hazard

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

Noun

Experts debated the creation of a new discipline, cyber safety engineering, to proactively manage these foreseeable hazards. — Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Standard eradication methods — such as passive traps, genetic modification, species sterilization, and chemical insecticides — all carry limitations, environmental risks, or health hazards for humans and pets. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 Flash flooding is one of the deadliest weather hazards and is particularly dangerous in urban settings. — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 27 July 2026 Damaging winds and large hail will remain the primary hazards, although an isolated tornado will also be possible. — Daniel Amarante, ABC News, 26 July 2026 Critics of the project say the new compressors would cause air-pollution and health hazards. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026 These vehicles are often abandoned on sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways, lawns, and in the street, creating hazards for pedestrians every day. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 July 2026 The crash could reveal new information about what happens in the immediate aftermath of an impact on the lunar surface and offer insights into the hazards of errant space junk to the moon. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 July 2026 Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Verb

That hazards statement originally had been in place through early Wednesday morning. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 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

Living in Alpine, Anderson has had to evacuate his home because of wildfire threats, and noted that CalFire, the county and the community learned from the fires and are much better prepared now than in the past.

— Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
Starmer’s finance minister, Rachel Reeves, was ousted, replaced by John Healey, a former defense secretary who resigned in June and accused the Treasury of failing to spend enough on the military at a time of rising threats.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Definition of threats

Noun

The Wave can move the ball better than many of their opponents and are no worse than average at creating goal-scoring chances.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
With the trade deadline one week away, multiple major-league executives estimate the chances of Goodman getting traded at about 30 percent.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of chances

Verb

Other critics of the tax are highlighting statements from Newsom that the tax endangers state revenues, seemingly targeting left-leaning voters who may have reservations about the proposal.

— Ben Paviour July 2, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Environmentalists say that plume endangers sea life.

— Harry Stevens, New York Times, 3 June 2026

Definition of endangers

Verb

Matthew Ryan, head of market strategy at global financial services firm Ebury, said the durability of the new levies risks a more lasting structural pressure point for markets.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Since technology scales what already exists, AI risks amplifying that problem.

— Craig Crisler, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of risks

Noun

The tragedy prompted several lawsuits, along with numerous calls to remedy the dangers and minimize speeds along that section of PCH.

— City News Service, Daily News, 27 July 2026
Some residents expressed concerns about pollution, the traffic congestion, the dangers of errant drivers around kids and the lingering aroma of frying food.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of dangers

Noun

Prosecutors have also had luck securing convictions by working with the Department of Justice to file federal charges for distributing fentanyl that later results in death.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Aslanoglou, who was born and trained in Greece, is hoping for better luck.

— Connie Ogle July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Definition of luck

Verb

Marshall’s voting history now threatens to become a flashpoint in his reelection bid.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
This is important for healthcare companies because if a delay threatens a temperature-sensitive shipment, the package can be rerouted or returned to the sender before the medicine is compromised.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Definition of threatens

Noun

This process is intended to give you the opportunity to provide further information so that your circumstances can be reviewed fully and fairly.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
In a meeting with media executives last month, Pezeshkian said preserving national unity and cohesion is Iran’s top priority under current circumstances.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

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