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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
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
The dog continued to travel in the roadways remaining an active hazard.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 July 2024
Few prudent politicians would hazard their careers on such a wager.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2017
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Noun
Exceeding these limitations can lead to overheating and potential fire hazards.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
The dog continued to travel in the roadways remaining an active hazard.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
The exact themes have not been divulged but hazarding a guess, revolution, political freedom, cinema and French cuisine could be expected to make an appearance.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 July 2024
Few prudent politicians would hazard their careers on such a wager.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazard
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As Elon Musk and his people weave their way through federal agencies, security experts warn that the team's wide-reaching access poses unprecedented risks — including potential data leaks, insider threats, and violations of federal security protocols.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Court records are replete with judges sentencing people convicted of unquestionably violent crimes to decades in prison while proclaiming that the person before them is heartless, irredeemable, and will forever be a threat to society.—
Steve Zeidman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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If a project fails, the bondholders are simply out of luck.—
Jonathan Shorman and,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Taco Stop's buzzing Midtown Fort Collins dining room is a far cry from the restaurant's roots, which took hold more than a decade ago after owners Cesar Lopez and Berenice Longoria tried their luck selling steak street tacos to late-night crowds out of their no-frills food cart.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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The whales are considered critically endangered, with a population estimated at around 370 and only 70 actively reproducing females, so the birth of each new calf is heralded.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Critics hell-bent on passing off Ike's concerns as endangering our national defense would have seen their remarks fall on deaf ears.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Banksy, the anonymous British graffiti artist, risks losing the right to his own name in a landmark case brought against him by a greeting card company.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Loading your audio article As an activist fighting the oppressive Nicaraguan regime, Carmen risked her life to save others.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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The dynamic creates a real quandary as all of this puts Mickey 17 and 18 in harm’s way, a danger to the whole enterprise and one that must be done away with.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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President Volodymyr Zelensky, himself a former filmmaker and comic actor, was keenly aware of this danger from the start.—
Simon Shuster,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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In the face of industry-wide macroeconomics, the Sundance platform may be the only chance for some films to be seen.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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Idaho law requires people who may sue the state or a local government to file claims to give government agencies the chance to address the complaint before a lawsuit is filed.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Feb. 2025
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Kelly faces felony charges of rape, second-degree domestic battery and first-degree terroristic threatening as well as misdemeanor counts of first-degree interfering with emergency communications and violation of a no-contact order, the report states.—
Grant Lancaster,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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He's promised to investigate people who get in the way of or threaten the DOGE team making cuts to federal agencies.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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Blunt force trauma Another leading cause of death of migrants is falling from heights or experiencing car accidents.—
Marni LaFleur,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Just months later, in February 2024, Goldman spoke again to PEOPLE about how a car accident almost left Josephine without a dad.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Hazard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazard. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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