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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
Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
Such an outlet serves a single appliance and uses a dedicated circuit, sidestepping the risk of overloading.
—Akielly Hu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Without modernization, our hospitals risk becoming obsolete, unable to deliver the precision medicine and compassionate care that New Yorkers expect and deserve.
—Carlo Scissura, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The more the barriers are raised, the more the ecosystem risks changing.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
Such an outlet serves a single appliance and uses a dedicated circuit, sidestepping the risk of overloading.
—Akielly Hu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
Verb
This risks the importer losing that wine allocation in the future.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Without modernization, our hospitals risk becoming obsolete, unable to deliver the precision medicine and compassionate care that New Yorkers expect and deserve.
—Carlo Scissura, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risk
Noun
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He’s become the face of President Donald Trump’s threats to abandon Ukraine, massive foreign aid cuts and a deportation policy that has split the public.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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This knowledge gap has created a dangerous vulnerability in how organizations prepare for and respond to these threats.—
Jim McGann,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Police departments are issuing warnings and urging parents to talk with their kids about the potential dangers, while principals are sending letters home.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Otherwise, these products – with their sleek packaging and attractive social media campaigns that obscure their dangers – remain a growing threat to our children.—
Andrew Yockey,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Those looking to venture off-property can also learn more about the rich history and culture of the Mayan civilization with day trips to ancient Mayan sites of Chichén Itzá, Tulum, or Coba.—
Kareema Bee,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Turner must be ready to venture farther from the hoop than usual.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The Metropolitan Police said the suspect was detained on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life a day after an early-morning fire on Monday damaged the door of the house where Starmer and his family lived before he was elected to lead the country, according to the Associated Press.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2025
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The only two surviving buildings from Terminal Island’s days as a thriving Japanese American fishing village in the early 1900s have been placed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2025 list of America’s 11 most endangered historic places.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Now, Tatum's status for the potential series clincher for New York appears to be in serious jeopardy.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Chelsea’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League via a top-five finish are certainly now in serious jeopardy following Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at St James’ Park.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Verb
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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
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The Navy prosecuted Seaman Recruit Ryan Mays on charges of aggravated arson and willfully hazarding a vessel.—
Ziva Branstetter,
ProPublica,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Block said Floridians’ First Amendment rights are threatened whenever government information is limited.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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Pryor is the Delray Beach city employee who sought whistleblower protection after claiming that she was threatened with the loss of her job by City Commissioner Rob Long.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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Journalism found trouble on the first turn, and jockey Umberto Rispoli moved him to the outside.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Getty Images Journalism found trouble in the first turn and jockey Umberto Rispoli moved him to the outside.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 May 2025
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“Risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risk. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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