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as in ventured
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 endangered
to place in danger
we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme
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Recent Examples of risked
Earlier in October, Duffy had warned air traffic controllers who had called in sick instead of working without a paycheck during the shutdown risked being fired.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
And in a situation where millions of Americans risked going hungry with the potential halt of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the group is using that power for good.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
The living room, encased in dark mahogany panelling, looked onto a drab alleyway filled with trash bins, and the apartment’s two floors were connected by a narrow spiral staircase that risked putting parents in mind of a broken neck.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
This means no glory and no promotion for Go-myung, who risked so much of himself to help save the day.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Some betting operators saw this as an inefficient method that risked overcharging relative to user count.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
JPMorgan noted that retail traders bought while institutional investors de-risked, suggesting the latter was behind the pullback.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Together, these laureates represent a powerful lineage of women who have risked personal freedom to advance civil liberties and promote democratic reform worldwide.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Rather than enhancing diplomacy, the operation risked derailing talks and escalating conflict.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
And in a situation where millions of Americans risked going hungry with the potential halt of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the group is using that power for good.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
The living room, encased in dark mahogany panelling, looked onto a drab alleyway filled with trash bins, and the apartment’s two floors were connected by a narrow spiral staircase that risked putting parents in mind of a broken neck.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
This means no glory and no promotion for Go-myung, who risked so much of himself to help save the day.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Some betting operators saw this as an inefficient method that risked overcharging relative to user count.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
JPMorgan noted that retail traders bought while institutional investors de-risked, suggesting the latter was behind the pullback.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Together, these laureates represent a powerful lineage of women who have risked personal freedom to advance civil liberties and promote democratic reform worldwide.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Rather than enhancing diplomacy, the operation risked derailing talks and escalating conflict.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risked
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Charting a southerly route, Columbus ventured across the Atlantic from the Canary Islands to the Dominica Passage between the islands of Guadeloupe and Dominica.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Zegna ventured into new territory by producing and distributing all of Ford’s men’s and women’s fashion and accessories.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The corals, which have been dominant reef builders in Florida for the past 10,000 years, were already critically endangered due to a host of factors including disease, pollution, hurricanes and ocean warming.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Such bleaching is a signal that corals’ health is endangered.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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As federal agents took the driver of the civilian vehicle into custody, several bystanders confronted them, leading to one or two additional arrests, FOX 32 Chicago reported, citing the police.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Light pink referenced standard awareness campaigns, but the deepening shades, culminating in black, confronted the audience with the harsh reality of metastatic disease, which is typically softened by glossy pink ribbons.—
Tabitha Britt,
Flow Space,
30 Oct. 2025
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When people see concrete evidence that leadership is investing in their capability–and not just deploying technology for its own sake–they’ll shift from feeling threatened to feeling empowered.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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English became a buffer, a soft curtain between myself and the memories that threatened to undo me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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With a classic V-neck, cap sleeves, and lightweight material, you might be tempted to order one in every color.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Though fall is a great time to clean up your garden and prep it for spring, don’t be tempted to prune or fertilize trees and shrubs too late in the season.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
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Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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As Ella tries to find her way home, she's faced with the shock of modern technology.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Risked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risked. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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