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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
Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
However, these stocks also carry company-specific risks — including operational challenges, cost pressures and management decisions — in addition to metal price volatility.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Nishant Pant, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Answer too quickly and risk revealing biases best left unsaid, these neighborhood guardians are perhaps too slow to learn.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
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Noun
These warnings are issued by the National Weather Service when there are ripe conditions for increased risk of wildfires—such conditions include low humidity, strong winds and low moisture on the ground.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
However, these stocks also carry company-specific risks — including operational challenges, cost pressures and management decisions — in addition to metal price volatility.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
For instance, scaling into a 4-contract position means risking exactly $1,000 to potentially walk away with a matching $1,000 in profit.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Answer too quickly and risk revealing biases best left unsaid, these neighborhood guardians are perhaps too slow to learn.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risk
Noun
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Another double play ended the threat.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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About $589 million in revenue generated from the tax has not been used, which in part is due to a lack of flexibility in how the money can be used, as well as due to legal concerns amid a threat to overturn the initiative.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The only major difference between now and then is that Edwards is now in danger of being dragged down with his ship.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Armed federal agents broke down the door while executing a warrant for someone else, and rounded up the people inside without properly determining whether Juan was a flight risk or a danger to the community, said Lear, his immigration attorney.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Several more locations opened up across Colorado before the brand eventually ventured into a few other states (Arizona, Utah and beyond).—
Jenna Thompson
April 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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While already a legendary investor, including in technology, Druckenmiller focused mostly on public tech companies and had yet to venture into private and early-stage investments.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Snorkeling is easy and spectacular at the reef, which protects endangered Hawksbill turtles on Bagno di Gili, where the beach club sits, a 25-minute ride away by motor launch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Topa Topa’s story began in early 1967, the year that the California condor was classified as endangered by the United States.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The conflict comes at a particularly precarious time for the luxury sector, which had been largely expected to return to growth in 2026 after a year-long slump – a recovery that is now in jeopardy.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Despite Russini 's departure from her job, there've been no indications that Vrabel's job could be in jeopardy.—
Valeriya Antonshchuk,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 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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Alex Bonetig’s goal more than five minutes into extra time made the difference for Portland (4-1-5), which threatened repeatedly late to break a 1-1 stalemate that lasted nearly the entire second half.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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During the trial, the victim testified that Newton pointed a gun at the victim’s head and threatened her with it instead of attempting to pistol-whip her.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Although Rolder’s short arm length could give him some trouble with block-shedding, several workable pieces on his profile likely speak to what Buffalo would go for in its new defense at a reduced cost.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fresh off a dismal home sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees, the Red Sox hit the road and quickly found their troubles following close behind as they were blown out by the Baltimore Orioles 10-3 in the first game of their weekend series at Camden Yards.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risk. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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