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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
Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
The Celeste team argues that large, heavy drones pose a serious cybersecurity risk, as they could be hijacked and used for harm by malicious hackers.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Be sure to weigh costs, storage needs and risk tolerance before making a decision.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Noun
For these storms, the Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of Kansas and Missouri, including the Kansas City metro, under a slight (Level 2 of 5) risk of severe weather, with large hail and damaging wind gusts the primary hazards.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
The Celeste team argues that large, heavy drones pose a serious cybersecurity risk, as they could be hijacked and used for harm by malicious hackers.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Verb
But ultimately, the best thing for OpenAI was for Musk to leave because his aggressive management style harmed morale and risked driving out talent.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Be sure to weigh costs, storage needs and risk tolerance before making a decision.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risk
Noun
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The sheriff's office added that there was no threat to the community and also no suspect at large.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Ackman pushed back on concerns over Microsoft’s $190 billion 2026 capex budget, arguing it as growth investment on a J curve rather than a threat to margins.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Authorities have banned all activities within a 2½-mile danger zone around the crater, in line with recommendations from Indonesia’s volcanology agency.—
Niniek Karmini,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Jagged pieces of cement push through the dirt as orange and white caution cones warn drivers of danger.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Verb
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On a gray February morning, Nurul Amin ventured out, alone.—
Dan Barry,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
Verb
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And then the second thing to consider is that because the 2026 midterm election is poised to be so Democratic, the Republicans might not want to stretch too far, out of fear that doing so would endanger some of their own seats.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Of the freshwater turtles, five species are listed as endangered, threatened or of special concern in the state, according to Brian Kleinman of Riverside Reptiles Education Center in Enfield.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Yet that’s in jeopardy as the program faces budget cuts for the third consecutive year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Otherwise, the two countries will have clashes and even conflicts, putting the entire relationship in great jeopardy.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Forecasters say confidence is lower in the exact timing, where storms will be strongest, and which hazards will be most likely.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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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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The land would then lie fallow until the next rainy season so elephants could graze without threatening the farmers' livelihood.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 May 2026
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Around 22% were threatened or protected species, and more than half of those died.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Accessibility There are accessible rooms available, but getting to all parts of the resort and the beach might be difficult for wheelchair users and others who would have trouble with uneven terrain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Both books feature protagonists who are out of their elements but also possess unique attributes that first get them into trouble before becoming their one slim hope to escape.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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“Risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risk. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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