RISKING Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

risking

verb

present participle of risk

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 attacks forced people to choose between staying or risking travel to other parts of the province where the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak in history rages. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 De-risking and scaling remain critical to unlock investment and realize hydrogen's potential for decarbonization and energy security. — Sverre Alvik, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The film chronicles the work of Rafael Larraenza, a volunteer rescuer who has spent the last 30 years risking his life searching for migrants lost along the US-Mexico border. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026 In the early 1960s, Americans looked at Cuba under Castro and understood why people were risking everything to come here. — Ray Watford, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 Yet most Americans rarely hear about the Mounties and border agents policing it or those risking the dangerous crossings there. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 31 July 2026 Advocates warn the rule could result in more denials for people seeking to renew their work permits, risking the status of more than 2 million people already in the labor force. — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 30 July 2026 Buying downside protection here allows long holders to lock in a substantial portion of the recent run-up while risking less than 1% of total position value. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 29 July 2026

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This Westside snob was slowly venturing all over the Valley from CiCi’s Cafe (now Lady C’s) to Frankie’s Italian Kitchen.

— Chrissie Leong, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Steve and Janet Alfinito may be sticking with their sentimental favorite and not venturing across the street.

— Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Definition of venturing

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Tracey was arrested days after the incident and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault, harassment and obstruction.

— Adam Sabes , Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Januchowski pleaded not guilty July 14 to three misdemeanor counts each of first-degree assault and second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor, court records state.

— Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of endangering

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The Georgia case is one of several legal challenges confronting the NCAA over the transition to its new eligibility system.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
There, Williams published a newsletter, The Crusader, to encourage Black people to engage in self-defense rather than nonviolence, whether during civil rights protests or confronting racist aggressors.

— Aaron Coy Moulton, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of confronting

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Severe droughts have also sucked the water from Europe’s major rivers, particularly the Seine, the Rhine and the Danube, threatening the continent’s energy supply.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Shortly after, Nash was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill her with a knife.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of threatening

Verb

Others tried to widen their gaze to make sure their eyes would be open as the camera clicked, though the afternoon sun was tempting us to squint.

— Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026
Be honest about what’s irritating or tempting you, because something’s got to give!

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Definition of tempting

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In all, the Ducks outshot the Oilers 20-7, also out-chancing, out-hitting and outscoring them in the process.

— Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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

Definition of chancing

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