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

For certain high-risk groups, the order says, shots for RSV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, dengue and two types of bacterial meningitis are recommended, as well. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

Most users experience seamless interaction, whereas only high-risk transactions require additional verification. — Bankim Chandra, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, Lyman is also concerned how the Natrium reactor is backed by Gates, who helped create Silicon Valley's high-risk, high-reward culture. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

The Food Traceability Rule requires businesses that manufacture, process, pack or hold specific high-risk foods to maintain detailed electronic records. — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for high-risk

• basilisk
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