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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
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, respected worldwide as a global authority on financial risk, has warned withdrawals from nature have far exceeded deposits and many of our accounts are now overdrawn, risking irreversible collapse.
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Nina Seega, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
All those proposals could backfill the state’s Medi-Cal program without risking an increase in people’s insurance premiums, their supporters say, though opponents argued the tax would hit consumer wallets one way or another.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Despite Wollny's success here, developers are considering branching these legacy drivers so Mesa can continue to be developed without risking breaking older cards that don't support newer features.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
In a flirtatious scene shared by Netflix on Instagram, the actress can be seen risking a wardrobe malfunction in a brown string bikini.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 June 2026
The lawsuit claims Trader Joe’s receipts violated federal law by displaying 10 digits of card numbers, risking identity theft.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
The government is also planning on closing an important agricultural research center, risking further loss of both bees and their beloved nectar.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
By traveling to the Canary Islands, Leo is fulfilling a wish of Francis to minister to the many migrants who arrive on the Spanish archipelago after risking their lives to reach Europe from Africa.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
Activists like Barbara Gittings stood in front of Independence Hall — risking their careers, their safety and their futures — just to be seen.
—Josh Sanders, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Nina Seega, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
All those proposals could backfill the state’s Medi-Cal program without risking an increase in people’s insurance premiums, their supporters say, though opponents argued the tax would hit consumer wallets one way or another.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Despite Wollny's success here, developers are considering branching these legacy drivers so Mesa can continue to be developed without risking breaking older cards that don't support newer features.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
In a flirtatious scene shared by Netflix on Instagram, the actress can be seen risking a wardrobe malfunction in a brown string bikini.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 June 2026
The lawsuit claims Trader Joe’s receipts violated federal law by displaying 10 digits of card numbers, risking identity theft.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
The government is also planning on closing an important agricultural research center, risking further loss of both bees and their beloved nectar.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
By traveling to the Canary Islands, Leo is fulfilling a wish of Francis to minister to the many migrants who arrive on the Spanish archipelago after risking their lives to reach Europe from Africa.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
Activists like Barbara Gittings stood in front of Independence Hall — risking their careers, their safety and their futures — just to be seen.
—Josh Sanders, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risking
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Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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The pair kept venturing farther across the rocks, hoping to find more treasures along the shoreline.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Terrorism, crime and kidnapping are threats in the southern state, and disputes between terrorist groups, cartels and other criminal organizations have occurred in tourist areas in the past, endangering or even killing bystanders.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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All of these changes have been criticized by public health experts, researchers and medical and science associations as endangering the health of Americans, especially children.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Not that visual impact is unimportant, but how a cast of characters exists in space and time while confronting a specific set of circumstances, conceived of by a playwright at a specific moment with its own set of theatrical mores, is vital.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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The aftermath of San Antonio’s Game 3 victory spilled beyond the arena, as social media videos seemingly showed Knicks fans physically confronting Spurs supporters.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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When the Phoenix Mercury started chipping away at the Valkyries’ 18-point lead, threatening to turn a dominant night into a late-game nightmare, Golden State had a simple answer.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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While the pest poses no threat to food safety, its presence is disrupting the transportation of animals and threatening to squeeze margins further for the struggling beef industry.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Verb
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That has sent maritime insurance rates through the roof and given some financiers and shipping companies cold feet about tempting fate and navigating through the troubled waters.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Don't forget to check out our roundup of the best early Prime Day deals for even more savings across laptops, TVs, smart home gear, and everything else currently tempting my wallet.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2026
Verb
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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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The hotel's Ajax Tavern, directly facing the mountain, has indoor and outdoor seating and is a great spot for a drink or hot bowl of soup (or, why not, a Wagyu cheeseburger with truffle fries) while watching people make their final runs down at the end of the day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The other individual in the vehicle is facing charges for assaulting a federal officer.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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“Risking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risking. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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