at risk

phrase

: in a state or condition marked by a high level of risk or susceptibility

patients at risk of infection

—usually hyphenated when used before a noun

programs to support at-risk youth

Examples of at risk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Political stories are always at risk for takedown, but the risk is even greater at election time. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

Software is not the only thing at risk This is why the AI conversation is not really about software. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

Rushing the World Cup contingent into action too soon puts them at risk of injury. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Structures and private timberlands remained at risk as the Talbot Fire burned near the Granite Chief Wilderness, and evacuation warnings remained in place for portions of the Tahoe National Forest along French Meadows Road. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for at risk

• basilisk
• obelisk
• bisque
• brisk
• disc
• disk
• fisc
• fisk
• frisk
• whisk
• videodisc