REEF Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

reef

noun

Definition of reef

as in danger

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Recent Examples of reef About 70% of Florida’s reef is crumbling without enough living coral to rebuild what’s lost to erosion. — Nicolás Rivero, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026 Winter brings favorable conditions for exploring the reef—above and below the waterline—with generally warm, calm weather, lower humidity, and clear seas. — Stuart Rigg, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026 The Blue Lagoon Cruises vessel struck a reef after worsening weather caused its anchor to drag. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The most impressive thing about the resort is the house reef, with abundant fish, just a few metres from the beach. — Ann Lee, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reef

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Noun

The drama mixes battlefield action with a tale of conflicted allegiances and the dangers of undercover work in hostile territory.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
However, the medals, photographs and awards hung in the hall tell an extraordinary story of a life spent never far from danger in the mountains.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of danger

Noun

Regular upkeep to prevent slips, trips and falls is a must, and failing legal obligations of inspecting properties, fixing hazards promptly or posting warning signs can lead to dire consequences.

— Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Kemp warned of wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph that could cause power outages and debris hazards.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of hazard

Noun

Even as Anthropic ostensibly pleads for guardrails because of AI’s peril, national security anxieties will override any caution – becauseof that same potential power.

— Michael Serazio, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Over time, there has been a wealth of investigative journalism making plain that the security establishment ignored clear warnings of peril from mid-level intelligence officers and other sources.

— David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of peril

Noun

And the global threats to health risk amplifying existing inequalities, with the greatest burden falling on the most vulnerable communities.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
But carrying that burden forward with nothing more than hope to balance it, passing it on to future generations, explaining it to strangers, is too much.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

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