high-risk

adjective

1

: likely to result in failure, harm, or injury : having a lot of risk

a high-risk activity

high-risk investments

2

: more likely than others to get a particular disease, condition, or injury

high-risk patients

patients in the high-risk group

Examples of high-risk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Authors used real-world data to build on previous research suggesting that introducing children to peanut, egg, and other high-risk food allergens earlier in life than previously recommended could lower their risks of developing food allergies. —Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025

While executing a high-risk Coast-to-Coast maneuver, Rollins appeared to have injured his shoulder. —Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025

For general wellness and prevention, take it for a few weeks during a high-risk season. —Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025

According to a 2021 census, around 30 per cent of Birmingham’s population is Muslim, with the visit of an Israeli team regarded as a high-risk safety concern. —Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for high-risk

• basilisk
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