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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
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
For months, shipping companies have been in wait and see mode, carefully calculating the risk of moving ships through the strait.
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Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
At the county level, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ordered Mecklenburg to address problems with its social services department uncovered by an investigation into the death of Dominique Moody or risk a state takeover.
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Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
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Noun
So for example, the risks in Haiti include civil unrest, limited healthcare, crime, terrorism, and the risk of kidnapping.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
For months, shipping companies have been in wait and see mode, carefully calculating the risk of moving ships through the strait.
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Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Verb
Parents must be told about transgender transition plans Starting Wednesday, schools, doctors and other childcare providers must notify parents and legal guardians about transgender children seeking to transition — or risk a lawsuit.
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Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
At the county level, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ordered Mecklenburg to address problems with its social services department uncovered by an investigation into the death of Dominique Moody or risk a state takeover.
—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risk
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Like Alito’s paisanes, my Mexican family was also demonized for supposedly being insufficiently American and posing a threat to national unity.
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Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
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King is the team’s setup man and in no danger of a demotion.
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Despite the danger airborne particles pose to human health, many have been released legally into the atmosphere.
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Customers can order the shop’s namesake pistachio gelato, or venture out and try other flavors including stracciatella, tiramisu, biscoff, nutella and classic cream.
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Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.
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The zoo called Nangka's birth a major achievement for the genetic diversity and conservation of the species, which is critically endangered.
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Court records show Pawnell faces charges including second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child.
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The jeopardy of knockout soccer only adds to the intensity and this is where the weaker teams get found out.
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Thapelo Maseko's 63rd-minute winner shocked the soccer world and put Korea's hopes of qualification in jeopardy.
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That hazards statement originally had been in place through early Wednesday morning.
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Few would hazard a guess at what the world of technology will look like when VivaTech celebrates its 20th birthday.
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The caller reported that a family member was threatening them.
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In the weeks since Fable 5 and Mythos 5 were forced out of commission, industry leaders and experts became increasingly worried that the ad-hoc ban would threaten America’s AI lead against China.
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The crowd trouble began hours before the July 2024 match.
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For his trouble, he’s escorted out of the neighborhood in his shiny Sting Ray by a foursome of menacing dirtbikes.
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“Risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risk. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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