haphazardries

noun

plural of haphazardry
as in fortuities

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  1. uncertainties
  2. hazards
  3. circumstances
  4. accidents
Noun
  • Artificial general intelligence is only so important Other uncertainties surrounding AI matter less.
    — Geoffrey Irving, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Superintendent Theresa Plascencia said during the discussion some flexibility was incorporated into the resolution because uncertainties are likely to unfold, which will be beyond the control of the administration.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of uncertainties
Noun
  • With four-person staffing, Bolen said, emergency response time and the ability to safely mitigate hazards will be much quicker.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Several food products were recalled in September over concerns ranging from possible salmonella and listeria contamination to undeclared allergens, foreign materials and other potential hazards.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of hazards
Noun
  • In the film, Frances is guided by her sense of morals in the face of really impossible circumstances.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
  • That allows manufacturers to identify measures suited to their circumstances, rather than follow a universal sequence of upgrades.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of circumstances
Noun
  • The public health agency also said no biological safety breaches or laboratory accidents occurred at the facility.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The huge crowds were stressful for police, who ended up working longer shifts than usual to deal with traffic, accidents, shoplifting and other issues.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of accidents
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“Haphazardries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haphazardries. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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