as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
a risky new adventure
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Recent Examples of risky
Still, sending B-52s on such a mission would undoubtedly have proven much more risky than using the low-observable B-2s.
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
This is a man in the final quarter of his life, opening up the drawer of songs too painful, too weird, or too risky to release.
—arkansasonline.com, 3 July 2025
Some steps are automated, such as cutting paper and rolling it into shells or stacking tubes to form casings, but others, such as loading powder into the tubes, have to be done by hand because the work is so delicate and risky.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 3 July 2025
As a result, pre-workout can be risky for people with hypertension or other cardiovascular conditions.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
This is a man in the final quarter of his life, opening up the drawer of songs too painful, too weird, or too risky to release.
—arkansasonline.com, 3 July 2025
Some steps are automated, such as cutting paper and rolling it into shells or stacking tubes to form casings, but others, such as loading powder into the tubes, have to be done by hand because the work is so delicate and risky.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 3 July 2025
As a result, pre-workout can be risky for people with hypertension or other cardiovascular conditions.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risky
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This led to the state’s adoption of the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 and many related laws meant to lessen the emissions that contribute to drier, hotter and increasingly dangerous conditions across the world — and to inspire other governments to follow suit.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Don’t forget the sunscreen Looking toward the rest of that sun protection, a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 will often be sufficient to protect your skin from dangerous UV radiation.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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By taking on hazardous or monotonous jobs, AEON allows human workers to focus on higher-value activities, helping companies remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
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The rap scene, then steeped in gangster culture, was perilous.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Over time, those sketches became more serious, taking the form of tattoo designs.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Simultaneously, approximately 850,000 Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles were pulled after reports that defective lids could forcefully eject and cause serious injuries, including permanent vision loss in two cases.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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“Risky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risky. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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