as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
a hazardous journey across the arctic ice
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Recent Examples of hazardous
Separately, dozens of California counties sued Tesla in 2024 over claims of illegally dumping hazardous waste produced at its facility and local service centers.
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Taylor Kate Brown, ProPublica, 17 Sep. 2025
The National Weather Service (NWS) Indianapolis said there's a hazardous weather outlook for Central Indiana.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
Sometimes the pack will follow a lead rider into crowds of pedestrians or in other hazardous behavior such as wheelies or racing.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Any object larger than 492 feet (150 meters) within this distance, is deemed a potentially hazardous object.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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Taylor Kate Brown, ProPublica, 17 Sep. 2025
The National Weather Service (NWS) Indianapolis said there's a hazardous weather outlook for Central Indiana.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
Sometimes the pack will follow a lead rider into crowds of pedestrians or in other hazardous behavior such as wheelies or racing.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Any object larger than 492 feet (150 meters) within this distance, is deemed a potentially hazardous object.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hazardous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazardous
Adjective
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Demonizing or attempting to eliminate those who think differently – literally or symbolically – has become a dangerous norm, which is all too evident in the wake of the Kirk shooting.—
Arash Javanbakht,
The Conversation,
15 Sep. 2025
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During volatile periods, this becomes especially dangerous because customer loyalty becomes more fragile and harder to rebuild.—
Talbott Roche,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These currents vary in speed and can swiftly become perilous for anyone venturing into the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, as Hjalmar’s 14-year-old daughter, Hedvig, the elfin Maaike Laanstra-Corn is delivering yet another wonderfully eccentric embodiment of a high-strung tween with a potentially perilous excess of imagination.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 Sep. 2025
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Instead of following that plan, Artamonov put investor money into risky short-term options, losing millions of dollars, often within days of receiving the money from investors, the indictment said.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The party already enjoys largely favorable maps in Maryland and Illinois, making redistricting in either state politically risky for its members and a tougher lift.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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Serving warrants requires officers to arrest a person suspected of committing a serious crime or secure crucial evidence, both situations that up the chances that a dangerous suspect might be lying in wait.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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This lightwear pair at Amazon is on sale for $12—a serious deal considering they’re polarized to ensure UV protection, feature a coating that helps protect against water on rainy days, and have a one-piece nosepad that fits snugly on your face without digging in like some of the metal varieties.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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With no hospital in sight and no health workers around, Amani was forced to deliver in unsafe and high-risk conditions.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the same way there’s no conclusive data to say chemical sunscreen formulas are inherently more toxic than mineral ones, there’s no conclusive data to say SPF boosters are inherently safe or unsafe.—
Dani Hardman,
Allure,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Hazardous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazardous. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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