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
See All Example Sentences for harm's way
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
Noun
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The most significant risk for 2025, the executives said, is if companies take a substantial hit to their bottom line or ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWs) see their wallets squeezed.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This case underscores the growing risk of sophisticated scamming schemes, especially with the growing abilities of artificial intelligence.—
Jordan King
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Along the coast, a different danger is lurking — a south swell bringing with it elevated surf up to 6 feet high and rip currents.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Deputy Pilot Jonathan Lozada noted that the dark surroundings added to the danger of the rescue.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Others have had trouble getting student visas to the US at embassies abroad.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Minnesota had real trouble staying in front of him.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
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 7 Jun. 2025.
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