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

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
However, forecasters advise Treasure Valley residents to be cautious of storm hazards on Monday as well.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026

Definition of hazards

Noun

Growing awareness of the dangers social media poses for young, developing brains has shown up in a wave of new restrictions globally.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
The dangers of turning insecurity into daily ritual For 20-year-old Kat, from New York, attempting to manifest appearance changes only worsened her self-loathing.

— Daisy Schofield, Allure, 13 July 2026

Definition of dangers

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Sexting in Suburbia is a dramatic look at the perils of sending compromising photos as a teenager, exploring the fallout of high school student Dina Van Cleve (Jenn Proske) dying by suicide and leaving her mom looking for answers.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Hollywood guilds are currently wrangling with the perils and possibilities of AI.

— Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

Definition of perils

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Engineering experts said the conversion project is complex and poses many challenges, which include making sure older buildings can safely support new loads and carving up office floors to accommodate residential living.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
More crucially, Illinois’ grid is well-equipped to deliver the large electrical loads needed to process AI and other data.

— Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026

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