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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
Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Pulling additional dollars from the LGDF risks shifting the burden onto Illinois homeowners, who already face some of the highest property tax bills in the country.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
However, with quarterback options dwindling, the Jets didn’t want to risk losing Smith to a team like the Vikings, who reportedly had interest.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Because Sony and Honda each own 50% of Sony Honda Mobility, the companies reduce their liability by sharing risk, said auto analyst Kristin Shaw.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Pulling additional dollars from the LGDF risks shifting the burden onto Illinois homeowners, who already face some of the highest property tax bills in the country.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
During a tense trip to the bank, Connie risks everything to secretly alert authorities, setting off a frantic search.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
However, with quarterback options dwindling, the Jets didn’t want to risk losing Smith to a team like the Vikings, who reportedly had interest.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risk
Noun
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But the decision to proceed with the mass demonstration attended by some senior government officials and Israel's threat underscored the fierce determination on both sides of a war that has rattled the global economy and shows no sign of letting up.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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By processing large volumes of data quickly, AI can help determine which drones represent actual threats and which might be acting as decoys within a swarm.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Some regional producers, including in Iraq, have curbed output amid dangers in the Strait of Hormuz.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some regional producers, including in Iraq, have already curbed output amid dangers in the Strait of Hormuz.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Van Allen belts pose one of the largest hazards to future spacefarers venturing deep into the cosmos.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Yurok Tribe is leading the effort to bring the large, endangered vultures back to their historic homeland in Humboldt and Del Norte counties.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Experts said the changes could endanger the running of Mexico’s elections and make the governing party stronger.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Joyce, a reporter stuck doing clickbait listicles for a bubbly Gen Z boss, begins poking around into a story about an exploding crocodile, an unexpected phenomenon that could put our desperately striving protagonists in further jeopardy.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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That put Hyland’s NBA future in serious jeopardy.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Clothes Iron and Steamer Many cruise lines have policies forbidding the use of clothes irons and steamers and won’t allow these fire hazards onboard.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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At over 1,800 lives lost per year, winter vehicle-crash fatalities are four times greater than the total number of all other weather hazards combined, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sara Hector was the only other racer who could have threatened Scheib's title, but the 2022 Olympic gold medalist from Sweden dropped out of the race after sliding off the course and into the safety netting in the first run.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Down to 10 players, Summit FC never truly threatened the rest of the match.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Pretty Lethal starts in a rehearsal space somewhere in America, with a troupe of prima ballerinas who are headed to a showcase in Budapest but are clearly having trouble synchronizing their efforts.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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Opt instead for cushions that can be stored or durable outdoor pillowsmade with weather-resistant materials that add a little charm without the trouble.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risk. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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