REEFS Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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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

Definition of hazards

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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

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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

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Why the farmer’s walk works Walking with heavy loads recruits nearly every major muscle group, with particular activation in the core and lower body.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Flaxseeds From lowering cholesterol to lowering the risk of certain diseases, flaxseeds come with loads of health benefits.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 July 2026

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