as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
a hazardous journey across the arctic ice
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Recent Examples of hazardous
Continuing to gather clues and speculate on the nature of the odd signals, Spock and Una uncover more signs of hazardous alien life and mysterious Federation relics.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
This may result in slick and hazardous driving conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
However, a small portion of them, known as potentially hazardous asteroids (PHAs), do require closer observation.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
More snow is on the way and will create hazardous travel conditions, forecasters said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
This may result in slick and hazardous driving conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
However, a small portion of them, known as potentially hazardous asteroids (PHAs), do require closer observation.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
More snow is on the way and will create hazardous travel conditions, forecasters said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazardous
Adjective
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Many of the surf zone fatalities occur when distant hurricanes send swells to shore that create dangerous conditions at the coast, such as strong surf and rip currents, the hurricane center stated.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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As the medical profession came to consider cocaine and morphine as equally dangerous, coca became associated with opium, and the public was led to believe that the ruinous effects of habitual opium use would inevitably befall those who regularly chewed coca leaves.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Correspondent Jo Ling Kent looks back on a perilous week for companies and consumers trying to plan ahead.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their perilous contact with foreign cultures reveals inner sins and weaknesses.—
Armond White,
National Review,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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According to Lowe, we’re all regularly exposed to microplastics daily—and other products are likely far riskier than a stick of gum.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
1 Apr. 2025
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Disclosing the full identity of someone fleeing persecution is inherently risky.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The most serious charge carries up to 10 years in prison, while the others have a five-year maximum term.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Age restrictions could impact the positives that social media brings, and still fall short of solving its more serious issues.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Supporters of Galloway’s bill argued that the city’s enforcement of its ban has been lax, forcing residents and business owners near encampments to confront people experiencing mental illness, using drugs or making customers feel unsafe.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2025
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For home-renovation questions, Google’s AI may give advice that’s unsafe or simply inaccurate, such as recommending specific products that don’t exist, McBride said.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Hazardous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazardous. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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