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

While research around sports and brain impacts has tended to focus on American football, soccer players may be at risk as well. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 12 July 2026

In other words, kids may be physiologically more vulnerable and behaviorally at risk, just as the standard public-health advice suggests—but they’re socially protected. — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026

Thousands of formerly homeless people whose housing subsidies will expire in December are no longer at risk of eviction, local housing officials announced Thursday. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Protesting Ebola health workers in the DR Congo alleged that they haven’t been paid for their work, putting efforts to contain the virus spread further at risk. — semafor.com, 10 July 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