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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
Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
Infant accessories dug-up from the previous owner’s storage at the estate sale might still contain lead paint or choking hazards, and Ziomek advises to beware especially of any accessories involving sleeping, when babies are particularly vulnerable.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Unlike fires in wilderness areas, which mostly consume vegetation, this breed of urban conflagration sucks up buildings, cars and their contents, spitting hazards well beyond the burn area.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
That sometimes creates fire hazards.
—Mark Vancleave, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Surf zone hazards from tropical storms can include large waves and strong rip currents, which swimmers might not be able to see from shore.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Scientists use superfine silica to block battery hazards Inspired by the behavior of oobleck, Gabriel Veith and his team aimed to make lithium-ion batteries safer by adding an impact-resistant material to the electrolyte.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Check the conditions of the river on the Float the Boise website and check current hazards on the river with the interactive map there.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
If two hazards are rated Category 3 or higher, the final number increases by one.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
Infant accessories dug-up from the previous owner’s storage at the estate sale might still contain lead paint or choking hazards, and Ziomek advises to beware especially of any accessories involving sleeping, when babies are particularly vulnerable.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Unlike fires in wilderness areas, which mostly consume vegetation, this breed of urban conflagration sucks up buildings, cars and their contents, spitting hazards well beyond the burn area.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
That sometimes creates fire hazards.
—Mark Vancleave, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Surf zone hazards from tropical storms can include large waves and strong rip currents, which swimmers might not be able to see from shore.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Scientists use superfine silica to block battery hazards Inspired by the behavior of oobleck, Gabriel Veith and his team aimed to make lithium-ion batteries safer by adding an impact-resistant material to the electrolyte.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Check the conditions of the river on the Float the Boise website and check current hazards on the river with the interactive map there.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Beach hazards statements alert the public to dangerous water conditions that could become life-threatening in some instances.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazards
Noun
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The threats are sometimes even leveled against family members.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Looking at the depth chart, the Eagles now have three threats coming out of the backfield.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Investors peg the chances of a quarter-point rate cut this month at about 90% and the odds of a half-point cut at nearly 10%, according to CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of market sentiment.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Former Brevard County School Board Member Jennifer Jenkins is launching a longshot Democratic bid for Marco Rubio’s former Senate seat — and hoping the polarizing prospect of bringing independents into the party’s primary will strengthen her chances.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Yet there is a clear Republican divide over whether Kennedy’s changes at the CDC should be celebrated or considered a grave error that endangers Americans’ health.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Drivers running late are more prone to speeding, which endangers lives.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Consult authority when… The issue involves legal matters, risks patient safety, or breaks institutional rules, such as elder abuse, falsified records, or medication issues.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Still, having one’s ideas confirmed too often risks complacency.—
Nathaniel Moore
September 10,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rip currents are the deadliest of surf-zone dangers, making up the majority of deaths among beach swimmers every year, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the dangers to children and families are mounting.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With any luck, it will someday be reversed, like other famous examples of Supreme Court decisions that reflected prejudice against African-Americans, Japanese-Americans, and others.—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Rather than hang out with the two old hags, Cherry decides to try her luck on the stand-up paddleboards with Brigitte and Daniel, but quickly loses her balance.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cook’s lawyers also argued that allowing her to be fired threatens the bank’s independence and the nation’s economic stability.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The agency warned that without swift action, the trend threatens to fuel a surge in diabetes, heart disease and other serious health problems among the next generation.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The glue can also lead to less invasive surgery, as, under some circumstances, smaller incisions could be required.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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People grow, circumstances shift, and unexpected challenges arise.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Hazards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazards. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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