as in threats
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 hazards
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 endangers
to place in danger
we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme
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Recent Examples of risks
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Volunteers spoke of the risks of verbal and physical confrontations with ICE agents, including the use of pepper spray and other irritants against observers and even arrests.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Historically, bond was often granted to those without criminal convictions who were not flight risks, and mandatory detention was limited to recent border crossers.
—Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
His mother signed a document acknowledging the risks.
—Stephanie Slifer, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Weathers and Luis Gil, meanwhile, are injury risks.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
More reliable forecasts of solar activity could help protect satellites, reduce risks to navigation systems, and give power grid operators advance warning of geomagnetic disturbances.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Warnings on the risks of abandoning democratic efforts need to be heard; sooner rather than later, Venezuela will have to produce a framework for political transition, not least because constitutionally Rodríguez has only 180 days as interim president.
—Juan Pablo Spinetto, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
But there’s risks associated with rolling out a universal basic income policy, too, Marinescu suggested.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
But the most surprising change is different and now risks users losing their accounts.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Machado, however, voiced deep reservations about Rodríguez’s leadership, warning that the transition risks falling short without a broader break from the Maduro-era government.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on eight European nations that fiercely oppose his efforts to take Greenland; the bloc is debating how to respond, given that retaliation risks a spiraling economic conflict.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Under these conditions, California risks losing investment to states with more predictable regulatory regimes, especially Texas.
—Claudia Nunes, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
This move risks dangerous results from the military and security establishment in the country, as well as the substantial Cuban contingent working in the security sphere.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Both Tong and his counterpart in Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha, followed up with their own request on Monday which reiterated the developers’ claim that federal intervention risks raising costs for electric customers while upending thousands of local jobs.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
If truth continues to fracture and trust continues to decay, the world risks entering a period of chronic instability—politically, economically, and socially.
—Klaus Schwab, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
Onana has spent time in the gym and with doctors to understand his injury problems and how best to manage the risks.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Volunteers spoke of the risks of verbal and physical confrontations with ICE agents, including the use of pepper spray and other irritants against observers and even arrests.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Historically, bond was often granted to those without criminal convictions who were not flight risks, and mandatory detention was limited to recent border crossers.
—Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
His mother signed a document acknowledging the risks.
—Stephanie Slifer, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Weathers and Luis Gil, meanwhile, are injury risks.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
More reliable forecasts of solar activity could help protect satellites, reduce risks to navigation systems, and give power grid operators advance warning of geomagnetic disturbances.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Warnings on the risks of abandoning democratic efforts need to be heard; sooner rather than later, Venezuela will have to produce a framework for political transition, not least because constitutionally Rodríguez has only 180 days as interim president.
—Juan Pablo Spinetto, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
But there’s risks associated with rolling out a universal basic income policy, too, Marinescu suggested.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Massachusetts now risks repeating the same mistakes.
—Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
But the most surprising change is different and now risks users losing their accounts.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Machado, however, voiced deep reservations about Rodríguez’s leadership, warning that the transition risks falling short without a broader break from the Maduro-era government.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on eight European nations that fiercely oppose his efforts to take Greenland; the bloc is debating how to respond, given that retaliation risks a spiraling economic conflict.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Under these conditions, California risks losing investment to states with more predictable regulatory regimes, especially Texas.
—Claudia Nunes, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
This move risks dangerous results from the military and security establishment in the country, as well as the substantial Cuban contingent working in the security sphere.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Both Tong and his counterpart in Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha, followed up with their own request on Monday which reiterated the developers’ claim that federal intervention risks raising costs for electric customers while upending thousands of local jobs.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
If truth continues to fracture and trust continues to decay, the world risks entering a period of chronic instability—politically, economically, and socially.
—Klaus Schwab, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risks
Noun
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This email was sent in the context of advice the duchess was given to try to assuage Epstein and his threats.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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According to court documents, Shadbar became agitated and threatened to kill the family, using a racist slur in his threats, presumably directed at Robertson’s sons who are Black.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 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
Verb
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Violence, hazing or any other behavior that endangers others has no place at NAU.—
Kathy Tulumello,
AZCentral.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Breaking safe staffing agreements endangers patients’ lives and puts nurses in the impossible position of attempting to give optimal care to way too many people, even the most fragile.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the same vein, Lizoain is well aware of the dangers Barcelona’s forwards pose, with Hansi Flick able to choose from Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres (Raphinha will miss the tie with a minor injury to his right leg).—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Co-directed with Academy-Award winner Daniel Roher (Navalny), The AI Doc explores the existential dangers and stunning promise of artificial intelligence amidst its booming proliferation.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As with any mission that ventures beyond near-Earth orbit, portions of the journey will be agonizingly isolating.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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That version, directed by Luis Llosa, focused more on thrills and chills, with a plot centered on a documentary crew that ventures into the Amazon rainforest to help a snake hunter (Voight) track down a legendary — and lethal — serpent.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Pushing a big government socialist agenda that threatens private property and puts government in control of your home?—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The outbreak threatens to strip multiple countries of disease-free status as vaccination rates decline across the region.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In one clip, Trump confronts Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, in the Oval Office during his first term.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Kim follows Folt — who joined USC’s faculty in July after six years at the helm — and confronts challenging terrain at USC and in higher education.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This weekend will stay dry, but there are some signs that rain chances return by late Monday to Tuesday.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The weather service reports that chances for snow, sleet and wintry precipitation will first begin in western Oklahoma on Friday morning, then spread north and east through the day.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Risks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risks. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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