as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
a risky new adventure
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Recent Examples of risky
The goal is to make risky texts harder to see, risky links harder to tap and surprise charges harder to complete.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
The North African country is also a major transit point for migrants from Africa and the Middle East escaping war and economic pressures by taking risky sea voyages to Europe.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Stopping a medication suddenly can sometimes be riskier than the reason for the recall, Jennifer Young, PharmD, BCPS, CSP, lead medication safety specialist at the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, previously told Health.
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Jenna Anderson,
Health,
22 June 2026
Florida is the riskiest state, followed by Hawaii, California, Louisiana and Tennessee.
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Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for risky
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
The North African country is also a major transit point for migrants from Africa and the Middle East escaping war and economic pressures by taking risky sea voyages to Europe.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Stopping a medication suddenly can sometimes be riskier than the reason for the recall, Jennifer Young, PharmD, BCPS, CSP, lead medication safety specialist at the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, previously told Health.
—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
22 June 2026
Florida is the riskiest state, followed by Hawaii, California, Louisiana and Tennessee.
—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for risky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risky
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Others develop dangerous fluctuations in blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms because the autonomic nervous system becomes affected.
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Sometimes, the streets appear glittering; other times, seedy and dangerous.
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Concrete casing and tubing – used to seal and extract oil – can lose integrity, causing leaks and potential hazardous gas releases.
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Concerns about hazardous chemicals led police to suggest residents evacuate, although many declined.
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
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The Greek epic, which follows Odysseus on his perilous 10-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, is a foundational work in Western literature.
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What Research Shows About Cancer in Dogs While there is no evidence that turkey tail shrinks tumors, the mushroom has drawn real scientific interest as a complementary therapy for serious illness.
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The new guidance was heavily criticized by health groups, which argued the decision could sow confusion and leave children vulnerable to serious disease.
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“Risky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risky. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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