reefs

noun

plural of reef
as in hazards

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Recent Examples of reefs The itinerary includes diving and snorkeling in some of the country’s most biodiverse reefs, with frequent sightings of manta rays, reef sharks and dolphins, as well as swimming alongside whale sharks in Saleh Bay. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reefs
  1. hazards
  2. dangers
  3. perils
  4. loads
  5. hardships
Noun
  • 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
  • Much like the rest of the country, Asheville isn’t safe from climate hazards, most recently the city was hit by Hurricane Helene, a storm that caused fatalities from flooding, landslides and collapsing infrastructure.
    — Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of hazards
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  • And now Iran has shown US troops face those same dangers around the region – with deadly consequences.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • By demonstrating a clear desire to identify and remediate potential dangers, providers can build trust with their customers and establish greater credibility in the market.
    — Peter Garraghan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of dangers
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  • In Simulacra and Simulation, Jean Baudrillard famously explored the perils of living in a world of holograms.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
  • As our planet revels in the recent achievements of this spring’s Artemis 2 mission and its four astronaut crew members, a new four-part PBS documentary series takes a scrutinizing look at space exploration and its inherent perils and promises.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of perils
Noun
  • Transformers require specialized vehicles and heavy-duty trailers capable of carrying oversized loads.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • Flawless routines and loads of amenities were once seen as the ultimate pillars of hospitality.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of loads
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  • Rolling blackouts have worsened, exacerbating hardships in a country whose economy has been in crisis for five years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • Before settling in Omaha in the 1960s, Tubbs’s parents had suffered their own hardships.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Definition of hardships

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