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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
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The styles incorporate features typically found in work shoes, including nano toe, steel toe, waterproof, electrical hazard protection, slip resistant outsoles and quick draw laces.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
Beach hazards statements will remain in effect until conditions improve and are expected to be re-evaluated regularly.
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Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Heat deaths and what’s ahead Heat kills more Americans in an average year than any other weather hazard.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The styles incorporate features typically found in work shoes, including nano toe, steel toe, waterproof, electrical hazard protection, slip resistant outsoles and quick draw laces.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Verb
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.
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Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
30 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazard
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Like Alito’s paisanes, my Mexican family was also demonized for supposedly being insufficiently American and posing a threat to national unity.
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Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
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The group of death in the 2002 World Cup qualifiers wasn’t enough, because in Egypt’s next attempt to reach the finals in 2006, their luck put them in a group with Didier Drogba’s Ivory Coast and Samuel Eto’o’s Cameroon.
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In retrospect, the result looks less like luck than like a compounding advantage.
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The zoo called Nangka's birth a major achievement for the genetic diversity and conservation of the species, which is critically endangered.
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Court records show Pawnell faces charges including second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child.
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The trial court risked prejudicing the jury by improperly admitting evidence about Mead Johnson’s finances, including its revenues, profits, and executive compensation, the appeals court said.
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Delaying much beyond that risks the continuity that has sustained collider physics for generations.
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Bikes on streets without bike lanes are a danger to bike riders.
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Riders, bicycle-makers, drivers, pedestrians and lawmakers need to have their heads on swivels, as some have been too complacent about the dangers.
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For the best chance of seeing them, move away from city lights, lie flat on your back and look toward the southern sky near the Aquarius constellation, NASA says.
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Now’s your chance to grab a closet’s worth of sleek, sculpting essentials, like the SpanxShape Booty Boost leggings for $44 off, and the SpanxSmooth Jersey Crewneck T-Shirt for $30 off.
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The caller reported that a family member was threatening them.
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In the weeks since Fable 5 and Mythos 5 were forced out of commission, industry leaders and experts became increasingly worried that the ad-hoc ban would threaten America’s AI lead against China.
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Eiglarsh added that while the suffering of the families was evident throughout the trial, the defense successfully argued that the crash was a tragic accident.
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Was fatal boat crash just an accident — or was Pino reckless?
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“Hazard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazard. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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