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as in venturing
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 endangering
to place in danger
we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme
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Recent Examples of risking
Speaker or Fan Grills Speaker and fan grills often attract dust but can be difficult to clean without risking damage.
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
The legislation would only allow local budgets to grow by 3% or the rate of inflation — whichever is lower — from one year to the next without risking a protest petition challenge.
—Matthew Kelly
april 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
The judge tossed conspiracy, attempted murder and risking a catastrophe counts.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
There are such things as safety pins, and bathrooms where they can be applied without risking more than psychological damage.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
In the show’s second season, Mo (creator-star Mo Amer) finds himself in Mexico, facing down the immigration system while refusing to compromise his beliefs, ultimately risking everything to cross the border illegally in search of home.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
The gold mining rush in eastern Cameroon has also led hundreds of children to abandon school to dig for gold, risking their lives at makeshift mines for a dollar’s worth of ore sold on the local black market, according to UNICEF.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
No more transferring hot soup to a blender, risking a dangerous splash of hot liquid.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Governor Gavin Newsom cannot effectively intervene to pressure candidates to drop out without risking significant political damage, including potential embarrassment if his efforts fail and potentially alienating voters of color whose prominent candidates would likely be targets for exit.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
The legislation would only allow local budgets to grow by 3% or the rate of inflation — whichever is lower — from one year to the next without risking a protest petition challenge.
—Matthew Kelly
april 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
The judge tossed conspiracy, attempted murder and risking a catastrophe counts.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
There are such things as safety pins, and bathrooms where they can be applied without risking more than psychological damage.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
In the show’s second season, Mo (creator-star Mo Amer) finds himself in Mexico, facing down the immigration system while refusing to compromise his beliefs, ultimately risking everything to cross the border illegally in search of home.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
The gold mining rush in eastern Cameroon has also led hundreds of children to abandon school to dig for gold, risking their lives at makeshift mines for a dollar’s worth of ore sold on the local black market, according to UNICEF.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
No more transferring hot soup to a blender, risking a dangerous splash of hot liquid.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Governor Gavin Newsom cannot effectively intervene to pressure candidates to drop out without risking significant political damage, including potential embarrassment if his efforts fail and potentially alienating voters of color whose prominent candidates would likely be targets for exit.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risking
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That is a lot of on-location filming; Hawley recalls Castle venturing out only for two days each episode.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Police began cracking down Saturday, using pepper spray to help clear protesters at the Whitegate refinery in County Cork and vowing to remove others who were endangering critical infrastructure and public safety because gas shortages could prevent response by emergency services.—
Brian Melley,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Irish police Commissioner Justin Kelly said enforcement would be ramped up because protesters were illegally blockading critical infrastructure and endangering public safety because of the impact gas shortages could have on emergency response from paramedics and firefighters.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After confronting Ryan, terminating his contract and telling him to leave her life, she was mortified when Ryan contacted her daughter, who was 21 at the time, via social media.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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The real problems confronting each character never find a too-easy solution, and that realness adds to a bit of a Sean Baker-like edge to the proceedings.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for a Jurupa Valley neighborhood on Wednesday after a brushfire broke out nearby, threatening multiple homes as flames were fueled by strong gusts of wind.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Nichols is charged with one count each of felony assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, threatening crime with intent to terrorize and vandalism, according to court documents.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
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But if the promise of these sights wasn’t tempting enough, Airbnb has a number of jaw-dropping listings that allow travelers to enjoy the country with a more immersive experience—like the opulent Villa Il Cigno, located directly on the shores of Lake Como.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Too rich for my blood, but tempting nonetheless.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Mar. 2026
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But Sixx isn’t hazarding a guess as to when the next batch of new material will come along.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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About two-thirds of Levshunov’s even-strength ice time this season has come alongside Kaiser, and the Blackhawks haven’t been scored on in those minutes, while significantly out-chancing opponents.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Parker said the tax would help generate about $50 million a year for the School District of Philadelphia, which is facing a $300 million structural deficit.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Outgoing police chief Kathy Lester told The Sacramento Bee on Monday that the department was facing significant budget and staffing challenges, and that the department will host a recruitment academy for hopeful law enforcement officers.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Risking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risking. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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