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
But as countries reexamine their commitment to foreign aid, the sudden withdrawal of financial support is already putting more children in harm's way.
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Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Was anyone put in harm's way by the security breach?
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
One particularly important application is to create a new class of combat aircraft that can act as a loyal wingman for the human pilot, serving as a force multiplier while keeping the more valuable human less in harm's way and acting more like an executive officer in charge of the overall mission.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
While Earth is no longer in harm's way, NASA has noted a slight chance that the asteroid could impact the moon.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Was anyone put in harm's way by the security breach?
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
One particularly important application is to create a new class of combat aircraft that can act as a loyal wingman for the human pilot, serving as a force multiplier while keeping the more valuable human less in harm's way and acting more like an executive officer in charge of the overall mission.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
While Earth is no longer in harm's way, NASA has noted a slight chance that the asteroid could impact the moon.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harm's way
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Postal Service workers receive safety training to help minimize the risk of dangerous dog encounters.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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The move has put in jeopardy millions of dollars for education, health care and law enforcement projects.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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An interesting conversation between Nilay Patel and Jon Gruber touches on many issues, challenges, and legal jeopardy that Apple faces in 2025.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Scientists with Oceana and governmental and conservation organizations say the whales also face dangers from entanglement in commercial crabbing and fishing gear and vessel strikes.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Jim Minor, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Baldwin and Shell Construction Co., said the tree, part of a longstanding tradition, was historically used to gauge the level of danger on windier days.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
21 May 2025
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Separately, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued a preliminary injunction Thursday in a similar case brought by small businesses, deepening the administration's legal troubles.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Analysts attributed Nissan's troubles to factors including an aging line-up, a lack of hybrid models in the U.S. and excessive focus on increasing output under former top executive Carlos Ghosn whose near two-decade year tenure ended in 2018.—
Daniel Leussink,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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“Harm's way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harm%27s%20way. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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