as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
got everyone out of harm's way just minutes before the house was ripped apart by the tornado
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Recent Examples of harm's way
While Earth is no longer in harm's way, NASA has noted a slight chance that the asteroid could impact the moon.
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The absence of meaningful reform has put them in harm's way.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
With federal financing, these communities and towns have rebuilt in safer places and spaces and are living new lives out of harm's way.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
As the drives over the tracks, the crossing arms come down and the driver attempts to reverse out of harm's way.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The absence of meaningful reform has put them in harm's way.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
With federal financing, these communities and towns have rebuilt in safer places and spaces and are living new lives out of harm's way.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
As the drives over the tracks, the crossing arms come down and the driver attempts to reverse out of harm's way.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harm's way
Noun
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The country could be at risk of losing its elimination status if an outbreak continued for more than one year.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Key challenges, like the risk of exacerbating inequality if access is limited to the rich and the significant energy demands, will need to be addressed.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So why is the proposal to locate a shelter here in such jeopardy — to the point where Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has said the project is dead?—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2025
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These rangers are dedicated to their work of connecting New York City kids with nature and learning opportunities, but job instability puts the entire ranger team and their programming in constant jeopardy.—
Adam Ganser,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Arkansas Forestry Division listed wildfire danger in Benton County, and all other counties in the state, as low as of 8:40 a.m. Monday.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
14 Apr. 2025
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This behavior mimics their wild ancestors, who would ambush prey from above or perch in trees to avoid danger.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But sometimes, that curiosity can get them into trouble, especially when electrical cords are involved.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Police eventually returned the child home, and Bass reported the child had been in trouble the day before, according to a police report.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Harm's way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harm%27s%20way. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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