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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
the tumbledown old barn was considered a fire hazard
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as in luck
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 to endanger
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 to risk
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 hazard
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Our goal is to make nursing pillows safer; and preserve their functionality while eliminating a known hazard.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 Apr. 2025
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 July 2024
Financial details of the deal were not disclosed and South 8 executives would not hazard a guess as to when Porsche might eventually integrate the technology into its batteries.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024
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Noun
On Wednesday at 1:29 a.m. a beach hazards statement was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA in effect until 9 p.m. for Malibu Coast and Los Angeles.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Our goal is to make nursing pillows safer; and preserve their functionality while eliminating a known hazard.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
The exact themes have not been divulged but hazarding a guess, revolution, political freedom, cinema and French cuisine could be expected to make an appearance.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 July 2024
Financial details of the deal were not disclosed and South 8 executives would not hazard a guess as to when Porsche might eventually integrate the technology into its batteries.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazard
Noun
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He’s become the face of President Donald Trump’s threats to abandon Ukraine, massive foreign aid cuts and a deportation policy that has split the public.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The Dutchman’s conversion rate used to be better than that of Alexander-Arnold in his earlier years with Liverpool but his threat from set pieces is now largely restricted to trying to head in crosses and corners.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
Noun
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His luck changed into Turn 1 as pole-sitter Verstappen and Norris went wheel-to-wheel, with the latter dropping back four places after being run off the track by his rival.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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That’s not to say speculators are necessarily out of luck, though the options are not without controversy.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Verb
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During last year’s Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic warned that tennis is endangered by its growth.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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And the ones in Southern California are unfortunately all really endangered.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 May 2025
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Having the same player do both not only risks efficiency at each craft, but also tempts mayhem.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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This dynamic has created a cruel catch-22 which forces an impossible choice: register and risk immediate deportation, or refuse and become criminalized for noncompliance, destroying any path to legal status.—
Kica Matos,
Time,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Police departments are issuing warnings and urging parents to talk with their kids about the potential dangers, while principals are sending letters home.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Otherwise, these products – with their sleek packaging and attractive social media campaigns that obscure their dangers – remain a growing threat to our children.—
Andrew Yockey,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Of course, there is always the chance that changes.—
Matt Galatzan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The Cook Political Report currently has 19 House seats labeled as toss ups, meaning either party has a good chance of winning.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Pryor is the Delray Beach city employee who sought whistleblower protection after claiming that she was threatened with the loss of her job by City Commissioner Rob Long.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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Deputies responded about 2:39 p.m. to the 11000 block of Butte Creek Island Road in Butte Creek Canyon after a 911 caller reported the woman had threatened to kill a neighbor,the Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2025
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Officer’s actions raise red flags in review Allen’s arrest began with a dirt-bike accident involving his younger brother, Parks, 16, who had spun out of control in a residential neighborhood in Meridian.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2025
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In real-world situations, these systems have helped drivers avoid accidents or at least reduce the severity of impacts.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
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“Hazard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazard. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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