REEF Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

reef

noun

Definition of reef

as in danger

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Recent Examples of reef The film is a live-action reimagining of the 2016 Best Animated Feature Oscar nominee, where Moana (Lagaʻaia) answers the ocean’s call an voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The group was diving in the Golfo Nuevo around the Hu Shun Yu 809 artificial reef. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 An overnight stay requires no scuba and no decompression, just a staircase down into the reef—and $50,000. — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 The project will also add north jetty improvements, conduct artificial reef mitigation and rubble clearing. — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reef

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Noun

But the remote Indigenous community says that on that Monday, July 13, they were told by the Ministry of Natural Resources there was no immediate danger.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Proponents say open-source practices promote innovation, while critics warn that making powerful AI models publicly accessible poses safety and security dangers.

— Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 18 July 2026

Definition of danger

Noun

Avoid a fire hazard by warming liquids in a kettle or another container before pouring them into the Owala.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Tens of thousands of pets ended up at poison control last year over one hazard sitting quietly in gardens, kitchens and living rooms.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of hazard

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Such are the perils of popularity, all the more ironic because Oliver never intended to be a populist.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 July 2026
There are more questions than answers about the Celtics' side of this deal for now, but this past season should have taught everyone to underestimate them at your own peril.

— Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of peril

Noun

Until meaningful regulation catches up to the industry’s growth, the burden falls on owners to ask hard questions before handing over the leash.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
That would push the budgetary burden of pension contributions to nearly 37% of all covered employee spending.

— Gregory Kearney, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

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