hazards 1 of 2

noun

Definition of hazardsnext
plural of hazard
1
as in threats
something that may cause injury or harm the tumbledown old barn was considered a fire hazard

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2
as in chances
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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hazards

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hazard
1
as in endangers
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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2
as in risks
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 Synonyms for hazards
  1. threats
  2. dangers
  3. luck
  4. circumstances
  5. threatens
  6. accidents
Noun
  • As each year passes, the complexities of cybersecurity and the more sophisticated threats grow.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Keeping your firmware up to date ensures you’re protected against the latest threats.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of threats
Noun
  • By exchanging intelligence about dangers and innovative security advances, communication makes preparedness possible.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • To reduce the rates of these cancers, experts say patients need to talk to their healthcare providers about HPV vaccination and the dangers of HPV.
    Maggie O'Neill, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of dangers
Noun
  • The curse of the Grand Slam floater One of these days Naomi Osaka’s luck with Grand Slam draws is going to change, but Thursday was not that day.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • New research on mice indicates that early life luck can influence adult success, particularly in competitive environments.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of luck
Noun
  • Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.
    Sherlea Dony, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Multilateral organizations may also need clear protocols outlining who can access confidential materials, under what circumstances, and for how long.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of circumstances
Verb
  • Set in 1705 during the reign of Queen Anne, the series stars Louisa Harland (Derry Girls) as Nell Jackson, widowed and possessed of occasional supernatural skills whenever someone threatens her, courtesy of a fairy sprite named Billy Blind (Nick Mohammed).
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But with benchmark Treasury yields rising sharply after the Fed meeting, the rate outlook threatens to undermine the momentum for stocks.
    Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of threatens
Noun
  • During his tenure, the Federal Railroad Administration audited the railways in the wake of two fatal accidents in 2021 and 2022.
    Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This increases the risk of rear-end collisions or accidents in emergencies where rapid braking is required.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of accidents
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