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as in threats
something that may cause injury or harm
the tumbledown old barn was considered a fire hazard
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as in chances
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 endangers
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 risks
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 hazards
Dana Suskind, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
It is also equipped with the Watchit Eye system, which uses AI to detect obstacles and hazards.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
When those systems are poorly designed, hazards can emerge from excessive demands, low control, unclear roles, weak support, unstable work arrangements, harassment, discrimination, or a mismatch between effort and reward.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Forecasters warn that storms will likely come in multiple rounds, with the potential for different hazards depending on timing and location.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Rescue and medical operations remained ongoing, with responders coordinating with utility providers to clear hazards.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Many falls result from a combination of manageable factors such as balance, home hazards, vision issues, and medication side effects.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
This backpack has light-reflecting detailing, helping cars and other hazards see you at night, and the 16-inch laptop sleeve has been keeping my devices safe since middle school.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Clothes Iron and Steamer Many cruise lines have policies forbidding the use of clothes irons and steamers and won’t allow these fire hazards onboard.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
At over 1,800 lives lost per year, winter vehicle-crash fatalities are four times greater than the total number of all other weather hazards combined, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Beach hazards statements will remain in effect until conditions improve and are expected to be re-evaluated regularly.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
However, Starlink’s own public record also showcases how rapidly the collision hazards in orbit are evolving.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
Furthermore, economically advantaged families have been found to address digital media concerns by having open conversations about values and media use, while economically disadvantaged families focus more on potential hazards in their physical surroundings.
—Dana Suskind, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
It is also equipped with the Watchit Eye system, which uses AI to detect obstacles and hazards.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
When those systems are poorly designed, hazards can emerge from excessive demands, low control, unclear roles, weak support, unstable work arrangements, harassment, discrimination, or a mismatch between effort and reward.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Forecasters warn that storms will likely come in multiple rounds, with the potential for different hazards depending on timing and location.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Rescue and medical operations remained ongoing, with responders coordinating with utility providers to clear hazards.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Many falls result from a combination of manageable factors such as balance, home hazards, vision issues, and medication side effects.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
This backpack has light-reflecting detailing, helping cars and other hazards see you at night, and the 16-inch laptop sleeve has been keeping my devices safe since middle school.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
Forecasters say confidence is lower in the exact timing, where storms will be strongest, and which hazards will be most likely.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Clothes Iron and Steamer Many cruise lines have policies forbidding the use of clothes irons and steamers and won’t allow these fire hazards onboard.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
At over 1,800 lives lost per year, winter vehicle-crash fatalities are four times greater than the total number of all other weather hazards combined, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Beach hazards statements will remain in effect until conditions improve and are expected to be re-evaluated regularly.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
However, Starlink’s own public record also showcases how rapidly the collision hazards in orbit are evolving.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazards
Noun
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If needed, these personal alarms can be used to ward off threats, including people or animals, and serve to alert nearby rescue teams.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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The human stress response is a brilliant piece of engineering for acute threats, like a lion circling on the savanna.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 May 2026
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Helping its chances, Martin points out, is the fact that Ellison already has experience working with this administration to get regulatory approvals, having successfully completed the Skydance-Paramount merger in 2025.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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O'Brien escaped with his eighth save in 10 chances as the Cardinals won their third straight in a four-game series that ends Thursday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The teaser also reveals that the titular character has a huge company, which endangers millions with a drilling operation that goes too far.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Someone this unstable, whose behavior endangers the nation, should not remain in office.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The trial risks complicating OpenAI's plans for a potential initial public offering by casting doubt on its leadership.—
Deepa Seetharaman,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, Brockman and Altman could be dropped as officers, and Altman risks losing his seat on OpenAI’s board.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The crisis dominated headlines for months, reinforcing warnings about the dangers of vaping, particularly among young people.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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But others, like Chief Justice John Roberts, wondered what would happen if the federal government moved more slowly than states did, who wanted to act quickly on information about new dangers.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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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
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Forty years later, Moscow is once again placing Chornobyl at immense risk — this time through a violent war of aggression that threatens to bring nuclear catastrophe back to Ukraine and Europe.—
Benjamin Mack-Jackson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the consequences of a destabilized Mali, compounded by the wider fallout from the Iran war, are unlikely to stop at its borders and threatens to deepen a deteriorating security crisis across one of the world’s most volatile regions.—
Ulf Laessing,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The circumstances were not the same, but the narrative sure could be.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cody Bellinger added that various circumstances are taken into consideration.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Hazards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazards. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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