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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
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
This has the potential for a hazard triggered on one side of the border to greatly impact those on the other.
—New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024
Rebuilding Gaza may cost $15B just for housing, official says
The enormous toll of the Israeli military campaign in Gaza won't be known until well after the war is over, but the chairman of the Palestine Investment Fund is willing to hazard a monetary guess: at least $15 billion.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2024
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Noun
And not all tsunamis will flood the entire hazard zone.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
This has the potential for a hazard triggered on one side of the border to greatly impact those on the other.
—New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
Financial details of the deal were not disclosed and South 8 executives would not hazard a guess as to when Porsche might eventually integrate the technology into its batteries.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024
Rebuilding Gaza may cost $15B just for housing, official says
The enormous toll of the Israeli military campaign in Gaza won't be known until well after the war is over, but the chairman of the Palestine Investment Fund is willing to hazard a monetary guess: at least $15 billion.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2024
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Deep-ball threat Alec Pierce will miss the contest, officially being downgraded to out on Friday, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Thus, Lee enlisted in the growing ranks of a civilian force devoted to protecting the American experiment from threats foreign and domestic: the conservative movement.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 21 Dec. 2024
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Villa will hope their rotten luck against City finally changes this weekend.Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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The tradition calls for savoring this specific meal on December 31 as the pig represents luck—the animal’s forward motion, always led by their snout, is said to manifest good luck in the new year.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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Today the beetle is critically endangered, partly because of its appeal to those who collect Nazi memorabilia.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
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Others acknowledged Trump and his team were convinced that allowing Hegseth to fail could lead to a ripple effect that would endanger his other nominees, especially after Senate opposition already tanked Trump’s first choice for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.).Brett Samuels, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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When leadership neglects culture, companies risk becoming directionless, with fragmented objectives and a disengaged workforce.Marius Ivanauskas, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The reality is that no one wants to risk angering Trump, who’s historically managed to tank a company’s stock with a single tweet.Allison Morrow, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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That should help other masters athletes be a little less paranoid about the dangers of an occasional training break.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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Read More: Time 100 AI: Francesca Mani Activists will seek legislative action related to other AI harms, including the vulnerability of consumer data and the dangers of companion chatbots causing self-harm.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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The rest of the state, including Akron, Canton, Cleveland and Columbus, has a 33-40% chance of seeing higher than normal temperatures in late winter and early spring.Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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Is there any chance Martell might also use wine on the lees for blending purposes or to craft a more robust version of the Martell style?Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Police have arrested a Bella Vista man in connection with placing hidden cameras in his ex-wife's home, putting trackers on her vehicle and electronic devices, and sending her harassing and threatening communications.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Shoutout to the 38 Republicans who shot the bill down in the House while being threatened & blackmailed.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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My childhood friend died in a motorcycle accident after a day of drinking.Jane Hillstrom, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Like many Santas, Dendy got into the role by accident, prodded two decades ago by his wife, whose firm was conducting its annual Christmas benefit for an East Dallas school.Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Hazard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazard. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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