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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
Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Per state guidelines and Ohio Administrative Code, physical restraint must be used as a last resort and only when there is an immediate risk of physical harm to the student or others.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
If the shutdown continues, millions of Americans risk going without pay or federal assistance.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Sacramento City Unified School District leaders are proposing a laundry list of cuts to prevent a financial crisis that would put the district at risk of county or state intervention.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Per state guidelines and Ohio Administrative Code, physical restraint must be used as a last resort and only when there is an immediate risk of physical harm to the student or others.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Many of these pillows have been with our editors a long time—no one wants to risk switching up on a great pillow.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
If the shutdown continues, millions of Americans risk going without pay or federal assistance.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risk
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When coupled with existing infrastructure like alarms, access systems, and IoT sensors, AI systems help ensure potential threats are actioned swiftly and autonomously.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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In return, Annabelle’s group perceived the alliance as a threat and started spending more points on military.—
Kaleb Demerew,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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However, by game’s end, the Senators were outchanced in the high-danger area 9-6 at five-on-five, according to Natural Stat Trick.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The recalls range from children’s bed rails to mattresses and furniture posing hazards such as entrapment, fire risk, and tip-over dangers.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Experts say this is partly because bears are increasingly venturing out of their traditional habitats and into urban areas in search of food.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Food sources like vegetation and rodents are less bountiful in the colder months, causing many coyotes to venture out of their usual paths to find food.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, has repeatedly defended the pain medicine, saying there is no scientific link to autism and warning that such suggestions could endanger maternal health.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kelly Lewis, 52, is charged with felony child endangering after the child lost about 14% of his body weight.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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According to the Centers for Medicate and Medicaid Services (CMS), immediate jeopardy is the most serious deficiency type for a hospital and carries the most serious sanctions.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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The swimming pool scene gave that sense of jeopardy.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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Beach hazards statements will remain in effect until conditions improve and are expected to be re-evaluated regularly.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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However, Starlink’s own public record also showcases how rapidly the collision hazards in orbit are evolving.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At one points, the fallout from the texts threatened to subsume the governor’s race.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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With two straight victories after a 1-5 start, the Ravens have picked themselves off the mat and are threatening to get back in the playoff mix.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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When a devastating flash flood swept through the county, emergency crews had trouble using it.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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That word has gotten the Fed into trouble before.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risk. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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