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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
In the lawsuit, lawyers for the state and the city said the move breached the principles of the US Constitution and risked stoking new unrest.
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Lawrence added overlooking war and strife in a far-off land risked the same happening at home.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
If passed, employers risked fines for violating wage requirements.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
In Prague, their search intersects with the tale of František Suchý, who, with his son, risked their lives to preserve the ashes of 2,000 victims.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
At the same meeting, Britain’s foreign minister, Yvette Cooper, also warned that Russia’s incursions into NATO territory risked triggering an armed conflict.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Civil rights groups quickly filed lawsuits, saying the rule forced applicants to carry inaccurate documents and risked exposing them to harassment or denial of services.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Pushing too hard risked breaking trust.
—Aslak De Silva, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
This n—a came home talkin’ about, ‘These n—s snitched,’ when everybody risked their life and freedom for you, boy.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Andy Rose, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Lawrence added overlooking war and strife in a far-off land risked the same happening at home.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
If passed, employers risked fines for violating wage requirements.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
In Prague, their search intersects with the tale of František Suchý, who, with his son, risked their lives to preserve the ashes of 2,000 victims.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
At the same meeting, Britain’s foreign minister, Yvette Cooper, also warned that Russia’s incursions into NATO territory risked triggering an armed conflict.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Civil rights groups quickly filed lawsuits, saying the rule forced applicants to carry inaccurate documents and risked exposing them to harassment or denial of services.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Pushing too hard risked breaking trust.
—Aslak De Silva, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
This n—a came home talkin’ about, ‘These n—s snitched,’ when everybody risked their life and freedom for you, boy.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risked
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Few have ventured into the realm of clinical decision support, which comes with higher stakes and trickier legal questions.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Selma, who has previously collaborated with renowned fashion designers such as Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, and Isaac Mizrahi, has never professionally ventured into the skincare industry—until now.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
24 Sep. 2025
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Asian elephants are endangered The population of Asian elephants continues to decline, and they are classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Justice Department sued to block publication, arguing that Bolton breached his nondisclosure agreements and endangered national security.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Maybe you’re feeling tempted to splurge on something fun, but are somehow reminded of bills or savings goals.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Once those reserves are exhausted, China may be tempted to broker a deal to buy American soybeans, but those hopes may wither when the Southern Hemisphere's harvest season begins early next year.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
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By the end of the episode, Lelia’s guidance counselor has threatened her with Tall Pines as an alternative to school, but in a twist of fate, Abbie is the one who ends up getting snatched in the middle of the night and taken to the prisonlike facility.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Article 4 calls for consultations between NATO members if, in the opinion of any of them, the territorial integrity, political independence or security of any of the parties is threatened.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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When confronted with all the commentary aimed her way following the episode, West didn’t back down, which may have kick-started a conversation about how Cardi compares to other figures who are criticized for their parenting choices.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, Uber allows account holders to call rides for people other than themselves, meaning the driver is confronted with someone who is not named to them prior to pick-up, the complaint alleges.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025
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Bo has faced a lot of adversity in his short life.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
28 Sep. 2025
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Dixon faced multiple charges after allegedly attending protests in Durham and Charlottesville in 2017, armed with a semi-automatic rifle, though charges were later dropped.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Risked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risked. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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