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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
CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
All hazards — damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes — will be possible initially, primarily across northwest Missouri into northeast Kansas, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
But Sixx isn’t hazarding a guess as to when the next batch of new material will come along.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Nearly 100 dams with lower hazard ratings are also in poor condition.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
All hazards — damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes — will be possible initially, primarily across northwest Missouri into northeast Kansas, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
However, Starlink’s own public record also showcases how rapidly the collision hazards in orbit are evolving.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
But Sixx isn’t hazarding a guess as to when the next batch of new material will come along.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazard
Noun
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Another double play ended the threat.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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About $589 million in revenue generated from the tax has not been used, which in part is due to a lack of flexibility in how the money can be used, as well as due to legal concerns amid a threat to overturn the initiative.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Afterwards, Slegers insisted the somewhat strange goals were not all about luck.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Injuries ravaged the group, disrupting any sense of continuity, and Albin is hoping for far better luck up front this year.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The police department said body camera footage has already helped lead to charges against a driver accused of endangering a crossing guard and children.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Israel had said ban was necessary Initially, Israel said the ban was necessary because foreign journalists allowed into Gaza could give away the positions of Israeli soldiers and endanger them.—
Deepti Hajela,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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What was supposed to be a solidarity visit to Caribbean nations by Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, has instead ignited a diplomatic row that risks widening divisions within the 15-member Caribbean Community bloc known as CARICOM.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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If entry-level roles are compressed too aggressively, firms risk weakening their own talent pipelines.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The only major difference between now and then is that Edwards is now in danger of being dragged down with his ship.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Armed federal agents broke down the door while executing a warrant for someone else, and rounded up the people inside without properly determining whether Juan was a flight risk or a danger to the community, said Lear, his immigration attorney.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rain chances increase this afternoon with a focus from midafternoon through a bit beyond sunset expected.—
Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hachimura flew past the Houston post players for a last-chance offensive rebound and finished off a passing seminar for a second-chance basket to go with a two-possession lead in overtime.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Alex Bonetig’s goal more than five minutes into extra time made the difference for Portland (4-1-5), which threatened repeatedly late to break a 1-1 stalemate that lasted nearly the entire second half.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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During the trial, the victim testified that Newton pointed a gun at the victim’s head and threatened her with it instead of attempting to pistol-whip her.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The freak accident occurred early April at a luxury resort destination in Egypt, according to the Bavarian State Police in Germany, which released details Monday.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The case was based on a traffic accident in rural Norfolk in which a car carrying two people snapped a utility pole causing power lines to fall on the vehicle.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Hazard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazard. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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