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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
mountain climbing is a risk, but the thrill and challenge are worth it
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as in danger
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
children living in poverty are considered at risk for a number of medical and developmental problems
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as in to venture
to take a chance on
Colette didn't want to risk running out of food for her party, so she bought twice what she thought she would actually need
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as in to endanger
to place in danger
we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme
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Recent Examples of risk
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
For months, shipping companies have been in wait and see mode, carefully calculating the risk of moving ships through the strait.
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Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
If Pulisic returns to the pitch on Thursday, questions remain regarding how much head coach Mauricio Pochettino will be willing to risk his star player.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Noun
So for example, the risks in Haiti include civil unrest, limited healthcare, crime, terrorism, and the risk of kidnapping.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
For months, shipping companies have been in wait and see mode, carefully calculating the risk of moving ships through the strait.
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Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Verb
Both sides had little reason to risk attacking with any purpose and in Algeria, the game became known as the ‘Disgrace of Gijon’.
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Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
If Pulisic returns to the pitch on Thursday, questions remain regarding how much head coach Mauricio Pochettino will be willing to risk his star player.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risk
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Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, officials are pausing data center development for one year, with vocal neighbors arguing that the risk posed by a controversial project outweigh the threat of litigation.
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Two weeks ago, Lutnick invoked export control authorities to require Anthropic to shut off access to its two most capable systems, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, citing threats to national security.
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Meteorologists warn above-average temperatures and low humidity from the Rockies to the Pacific are elevating fire danger.
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The dry conditions have also created high fire danger in parts of the state.
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Customers can order the shop’s namesake pistachio gelato, or venture out and try other flavors including stracciatella, tiramisu, biscoff, nutella and classic cream.
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Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.
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Zapata-Vera is charged with two counts of second-degree vehicular homicide, two counts of second-degree leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death and two counts of third-degree endangering an injured victim, the prosecutor's office said.
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In addition to environmental education and advocacy, the center’s mission includes propagating rare and endangered native plants and rehabilitating birds of prey, reptiles and amphibians.
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Federal Aviation Administration rules bar cities from treating airlines unequally, and the council's action put $90 million in federal grant funding in jeopardy, according to one council member.
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An epic rainstorm is battering Chicago, putting deliveries and reservations in jeopardy.
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That hazards statement originally had been in place through early Wednesday morning.
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Few would hazard a guess at what the world of technology will look like when VivaTech celebrates its 20th birthday.
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But labor unions and safety experts warn driverless big rigs could threaten jobs and public safety.
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Severe storms, flash flooding and extreme heat are battering parts of the Plains, Midwest and the South this weekend, threatening to disrupt World Cup fans, athletes and holiday travelers alike.
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In a Truth Social post on June 19, the president blamed vandals for the troubles that have cropped up after the $16 million renovation of the pool.
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Scott Schaefer, chair of the Economics Department at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, said the remaining low-cost carriers will have trouble filling Spirit’s void.
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“Risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risk. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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