low-risk
adjective
1
: not likely to result in failure, harm, or injury : not having a lot of risk
low-risk investments
2
: less likely than others to get a particular disease, condition, or injury
low-risk patients
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Bold botanical prints are having a major moment right now, and at $27, this feels like a low-risk way to lean into the trend before committing to a bigger splurge.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Zender says a small bath or short hall is a low-risk place to experiment with something lively.
—Gary Thompson, Midwest Living, 5 June 2026
Viatris also takes a low-risk approach to its pipeline development.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Vasectomy risks While the procedure is considered low-risk, like any surgery, complications may include inflammation, bleeding or infection, Cleveland Clinic explains.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Zender says a small bath or short hall is a low-risk place to experiment with something lively.
—Gary Thompson, Midwest Living, 5 June 2026
Viatris also takes a low-risk approach to its pipeline development.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Vasectomy risks While the procedure is considered low-risk, like any surgery, complications may include inflammation, bleeding or infection, Cleveland Clinic explains.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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“Low-risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-risk. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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