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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
While many members of the British military have risked their lives and died in battle, there have also been lives lost at the hands of those same forces.
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Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
Another recall in October affected more than 63,000 vehicles due to excessively bright headlights that risked blinding other drivers.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
Another recall in October affected more than 63,000 vehicles due to excessively bright headlights that risked blinding other drivers.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risked
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Shoppers from all over Dallas-Forth Worth ventured to the store and propelled its growth in the following years.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
6 Nov. 2025
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One of the many heart-wrenching stories that stood out to Bacon was Eddie Bindon, a first assistant engineer, who bought his wife a 25th anniversary ring the day before the Fitzgerald ventured out.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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In California, gray wolves are currently protected under both the federal and state endangered species acts.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The alert is issued when there is a report of a missing or endangered person under age 65, including tribal members.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Tellingly, the protesters in Nepal’s September uprising angrily confronted Indian TV crews, associating them with the country’s political crisis.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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While other Phoenix players confronted Horry about the foul, Suns forwards Amar’e Stoudemire and Boris Diaw, who were getting up to check into the game, were deemed to have left the bench area and suspended for the critical Game 5.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 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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As temperatures around the state continue to drop, you may be tempted to crank up your thermostat to battle the cold.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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That way, you aren’t tempted to doze on the couch or adult bed with the baby in your arms.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 Nov. 2025
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However, even after the peace proposal, Israeli sports teams have faced opposition and exclusion.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The agency has also faced criticism for aggressive tactics used by ICE agents in executing the president’s immigration policy.—
Andy Rose 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Risked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risked. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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