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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
Nursing requires diligent, precise work, so risking her eyesight to harmful UV exposure is a non-option.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
The trilateral trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the US could require annual reviews if Washington refuses to sign an extension, risking huge trade upheaval, Ottawa warned.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Often, baking soda and vinegar get the job done without risking damage to the pan.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
The reason education, skills and training are important is that injections are inherently dangerous, risking bleeding, bruising, swelling and infection.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Could picking up a toolbox be safer than risking financial ruin for a vulnerable white-collar career?
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
In refusing to bow to an administration that has been intent on bullying private companies into submission, Amodei and his team are taking a bold stand on ethical grounds, and risking a censure that could erode Anthropic’s long-term viability.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Isaacman stated that while Boeing manufactured the troubled spacecraft, the ultimate responsibility lies with NASA for accepting a flawed vehicle and risking the lives of two astronauts.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Environmental advocacy groups and experts have decried the decision as risking human health—mercury has been shown to cause serious neurological damage, especially in infants.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
The trilateral trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the US could require annual reviews if Washington refuses to sign an extension, risking huge trade upheaval, Ottawa warned.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Often, baking soda and vinegar get the job done without risking damage to the pan.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
The reason education, skills and training are important is that injections are inherently dangerous, risking bleeding, bruising, swelling and infection.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Could picking up a toolbox be safer than risking financial ruin for a vulnerable white-collar career?
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
In refusing to bow to an administration that has been intent on bullying private companies into submission, Amodei and his team are taking a bold stand on ethical grounds, and risking a censure that could erode Anthropic’s long-term viability.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Isaacman stated that while Boeing manufactured the troubled spacecraft, the ultimate responsibility lies with NASA for accepting a flawed vehicle and risking the lives of two astronauts.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Environmental advocacy groups and experts have decried the decision as risking human health—mercury has been shown to cause serious neurological damage, especially in infants.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risking
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For those venturing farther, La Factoría in Old San Juan remains a reference point for cocktails and late-night energy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Though an overnight travel ban was lifted at noon, officials cautioned against venturing out.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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This creates a serious fire risk, endangering the lives of sanitation workers and threatening nearby homes, vehicles and our neighborhoods.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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He was charged with reckless driving and recklessly endangering.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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The global aid system is confronting savage budget cuts—from Washington above all, but also from other longtime donors.—
Time,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
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My ability to complete Ballot during a genocide and despotic takeover hinged on confronting these uncomfortable truths.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Writers Guild of America West is threatening to cancel its glitzy annual awards show as its own staff continues to strike, alleging that management has committed unfair labor practices amid first contract negotiations.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Recent product releases from Anthropic have sparked sharp declines in cybersecurity and software stocks, but yesterday's rollout wasn't seen as threatening to the software industry as Wall Street feared.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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Gold has been on a historic run over the last year, grabbing headlines and tempting investors who want something tangible that isn't tied to corporate earnings.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Only the magnetic Ksenia (Vikander) is beyond his control, tempting him away from this dangerous game.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 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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Acosta attempts By the time Epstein’s probation was over in 2010, Epstein was facing intense new scrutiny, as dozens of underage girls began filing federal civil lawsuits against him, including one that challenged the legality of his deal and threatened to put him in prison.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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French’s focus on DEI efforts and Islam, some of his opponents said, distracts voters from the actual issues facing Texas’ oil and gas industry.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Risking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risking. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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