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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
mountain climbing is a risk, but the thrill and challenge are worth it
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as in danger
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
children living in poverty are considered at risk for a number of medical and developmental problems
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as in to venture
to take a chance on
Colette didn't want to risk running out of food for her party, so she bought twice what she thought she would actually need
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as in to endanger
to place in danger
we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme
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Recent Examples of risk
Alice Park, Time, 29 July 2025
But beyond the physical symptoms, experts suspect that awareness of the higher colorectal cancer risk in their age group has made millennials more vigilant.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 29 July 2025
Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 28 July 2025
Instead of risking another All-Pro season that could create a highly competitive free agency environment, getting Bland wrapped up in the coming weeks could benefit the team.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2025
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Noun
Both groups lowered their risk of death during that time, but the reduction was more impressive among those who regularly walked at a brisker pace.
—Alice Park, Time, 29 July 2025
But beyond the physical symptoms, experts suspect that awareness of the higher colorectal cancer risk in their age group has made millennials more vigilant.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 29 July 2025
Verb
Health risks The most serious health impacts of a heat wave are often associated with warm overnight temperatures, the EPA warns.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 28 July 2025
Instead of risking another All-Pro season that could create a highly competitive free agency environment, getting Bland wrapped up in the coming weeks could benefit the team.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risk
Noun
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The threat to cancel the recess could push senators to avoid stonewalling appointments.—
Miriam Waldvogel,
The Hill,
20 July 2025
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Efforts to recall lawmakers have struggled to go from a mere threat to an actual vote in recent years.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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But even if the out-of-towners from Austin, Dallas, and beyond in the campgrounds along the river did receive these alerts on their phones, how many of them would have fully grasped the danger?—
John Seabrook,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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And a report released Thursday by Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, looking at the dangers of fragrances specifically, found that over 98% of fragrance chemicals either lack basic safety data or are classified as high or potentially high concern by scientific authorities.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Examining how companies that have ventured down this path approach this issue provides some learnings about what’s happening in this space.—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 July 2025
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Womack has been hit with multiple counts, including corrupt organizations, endangering the welfare of care, unlawful use of a computer, identity theft, forgery and theft by unlawful taking.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 July 2025
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In the days following Josh's conviction, news broke that Wissmann was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor in September 2021.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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President Trump has now signed into law a federal budget that puts our environmental health protections in dire jeopardy.—
Liz Hurtado,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
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The free, two-day festival was put in jeopardy after President Donald Trump's administration cut $1.2 million in funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities grant.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Coming five years after similar fall hazards fines for The Salvation Army of Mercer County in Princeton, West Virginia, OSHA proposed hitting The Salvation Army with an $82,750 fine for a Repeat-Serious violation.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2025
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He is charged with conspiracy, attacking civilians, murder in violation of the law or war, terrorism, hijacking or hazarding a vessel or aircraft and intentionally causing serious bodily injury.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Aside from Apple and WhatsApp leading a legal challenge, other communications firms have threatened to leave the U.K. altogether if they are forced to break encryption.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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His charges include three instances of misdemeanors of battery, exhibiting a deadly weapon and threatening to commit a crime with the intent to terrorize.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Sage and Clay conspire to float the idea to the newspapers that Russell Industries is in trouble, causing the stock to fall and the Merricks to pull out of the deal.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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Using a suitcase that isn’t up to snuff could give you a world of trouble when you’re supposed to be having fun.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
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“Risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risk. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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