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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
If this trend continues, by trading away his upcoming first-rounders, Pagliocca risked pulling the Sky out of contention for either Watkins or Strong.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
For decades, hundreds of people like Coffey risked so much to convert dangerous or run-down places — such as Val’s and SIR — into spaces where people could forge new friendships, find love and companionship, and build community.
—Julio Capó, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Though the ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the strategic Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the regional war's economic fallout.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2026
Though last week's ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the region-wide war's economic fallout.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Though last week’s ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the region-wide war’s economic fallout.
—Munir Ahmed, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Pivotal negotiations in Pakistan this weekend between the United States and Iran could hinge on developments in Lebanon, where ongoing Israeli strikes Thursday risked derailing a wider regional ceasefire.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Top department officials said roughly half of the material was withheld for various reasons, including because some of the records contained survivors' personal information or risked jeopardizing an active federal investigation.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Nuggets did a lot of switching on screens, which risked giving up mismatches.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
For decades, hundreds of people like Coffey risked so much to convert dangerous or run-down places — such as Val’s and SIR — into spaces where people could forge new friendships, find love and companionship, and build community.
—Julio Capó, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Though the ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the strategic Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the regional war's economic fallout.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2026
Though last week's ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the region-wide war's economic fallout.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Though last week’s ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the region-wide war’s economic fallout.
—Munir Ahmed, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Pivotal negotiations in Pakistan this weekend between the United States and Iran could hinge on developments in Lebanon, where ongoing Israeli strikes Thursday risked derailing a wider regional ceasefire.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Top department officials said roughly half of the material was withheld for various reasons, including because some of the records contained survivors' personal information or risked jeopardizing an active federal investigation.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Nuggets did a lot of switching on screens, which risked giving up mismatches.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risked
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The spacecraft commander headed a team of four on the Artemis II shakedown cruise of the new Orion spacecraft, flying a trajectory that took them to the moon and then 4,700 miles beyond the lunar far side—farther from Earth than any human beings have ever ventured.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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The list typically includes prominent figures in the arts, such as, in 2025, visual artists Yoshitomo Nara and Mickalene Thomas, architect Annabelle Selldorf, and Miranda July, a novelist and filmmaker who has also ventured into performance art.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Sumatran tigers are critically endangered, per Fox 4, with less than 600 still in the wild.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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While not endangered, American woodcocks have experienced a population decline in recent decades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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An employee then confronted the suspect and was punched multiple times before the suspect fled the store, police said.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Whatever the case, Safi allegedly confronted the owner inside the store, eventually getting the attention of Carver, who later argued with Safi and his friend outside the store.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Swalwell denied it and threatened to take legal action against the woman.—
Nancy Cordes,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Trump also publicly threatened a lawsuit after denying involvement in creating the lewd drawing when interviewed by the story’s reporters.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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You might be tempted to say yes too quickly or settle for less just to avoid the discomfort of waiting.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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But maybe you were tempted to let Clippy stay, like a digital pet that had quietly wandered over to express curiosity before settling in to keep you company.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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That moment, over a quarter of a century in the making, came in December 2025 when Tiffani McInnis—flanked by supporters—faced her mother's killer in a courtroom.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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During its high-stakes re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere, the Orion capsule faced extreme temperatures nearing 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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