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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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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
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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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That closeness is a testament to the skills of case officers, especially considering that spies regularly engage and build rapport with individuals who pose threats to American safety—criminals, terrorists, diplomats from the world’s most odious regimes.Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 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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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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Shir Siegel, the daughter of Israeli American Keith Siegel, whose mother was released after more than 50 days in captivity, said every delay could endanger their lives.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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In addition, the military leadership removed a limit on the cumulative number of civilians that its strikes could endanger each day.Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 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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The danger of leaving the death penalty as an available tool for Donald Trump to use cannot be overstated.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 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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After all, this will be the pop star's last chance to cheer on Kelce before the playoffs.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Dec. 2024
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As Turpin explained, Biden's efforts providing multibillion dollar investments in the US domestic semiconductor supply chain could be threatened if the US can't compete with China.Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 23 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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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 4 Jan. 2025.
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