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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
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 11 June 2026
In fact, New York has run such OPTO trains before and did not record any increase in safety incidents or hazards.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
The snake-like robots wrap around power lines and use onboard cameras and sensors to detect hazards such as damaged wires, worn components, and abnormal temperatures.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Unplugging protects against power surges and reduces fire hazards.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
All severe hazards are possible, including flash floods.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Officials warned that decomposing fish could create potential health hazards for visitors entering the area or attempting to fish.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Trees planted too close to power lines may result in outages or safety hazards from fallen branches.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
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
Noun
The storms are expected to develop along an approaching cold front, with the primary hazards including damaging wind gusts, large hail, torrential rainfall, and the potential for an isolated tornado.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 11 June 2026
In fact, New York has run such OPTO trains before and did not record any increase in safety incidents or hazards.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
The snake-like robots wrap around power lines and use onboard cameras and sensors to detect hazards such as damaged wires, worn components, and abnormal temperatures.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Unplugging protects against power surges and reduces fire hazards.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
All severe hazards are possible, including flash floods.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Officials warned that decomposing fish could create potential health hazards for visitors entering the area or attempting to fish.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Trees planted too close to power lines may result in outages or safety hazards from fallen branches.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Verb
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
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At defensive corners, Salah normally assumes a blocking role, tasked with disrupting the runs of key opposition aerial threats.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Indiana Senate rejected mid-decade redistricting today, capping off a bitter state fight for control of Congress that has divided the GOP, spurred violent threats and dramatically changed the political landscape ahead of the midterm elections.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Golden Knights set up and got some great chances, including one for Tomas Hertl who was robbed by Bussi — who had 22 saves on 24 shots — with 80 seconds left in regulation.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Mexico continued to press with numerous chances in the first half, including another shot by Quiñones that hit the post and another great save by Williams, who was South Africa’s best player.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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There’s lots of humiliation and frustration involved, as well as an incident that endangers his family.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Crandall said the suppression only policy endangers the few firefighters left at the agency.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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More than a moral issue, the case risks a reputational crisis that could lead to declining sales, stock volatility, leadership instability and long-term damage to shareholder value, the organizations wrote.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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The column urges other scientific bodies to see this episode as a warning that neutrality in the face of organized assaults on science is itself a political choice that risks long‑term damage to research and public health.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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If deployed in the Strait of Hormuz, naval crews would be hoping for fewer dangers if the ceasefire holds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Others, who think Anthropic is sincere in its communication about its models’ dangers, were more divided on the decision.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Sometimes a little luck can go a long way, and Japan found that out firsthand in its 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in group stage action in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Finding success on social media seems to be part luck, consistency and finding a niche.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Alas, as the current crisis confirms, such mere facts do not persuade those leading the anti-vaccine crusade that threatens both existing protections and the hope of creating new ones.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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In The Housemaid’s Secret, Millie returns, taking a job keeping house for yet another woman she’s never allowed to see — only to discover the truth behind the locked door that threatens to expose secrets far darker than her own.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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The verdict was delivered amid difficult personal circumstances for Mette-Marit, Hoiby’s mother, who needs a lung transplant for pulmonary fibrosis.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Bacher concludes women hold less stock because their economic circumstances make less stock the rational choice.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Hazards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazards. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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