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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
Verb
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Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan told this news organization the city has plenty to offer for visitors who may be venturing to the Bay Area for the first time.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Clendenning said releasing Zeinab from custody would pose an unacceptable risk of endangering the safety and welfare of the public.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The hope is that such vehicles will act as force multipliers while being inexpensive enough to risk in dangerous situations, such as delivering ammunition, fuel, and rations under fire without endangering human lives.—
David Szondy
June 03,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Video circulating online appeared to show members of the public confronting the attacker, including one person wielding a hurling stick.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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There’s a similar feeling throughout Disclosure Day that the characters are confronting something traumatic and trying to find a way to the other side.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
Verb
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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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Breakfast and all-day dining are served on the ground floor at Bivium, while the seasonal Notos Rooftop offers a menu of tempting cocktails and creative Mediterranean plates.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Rising from the Mediterranean, this little isle, full of dramatic peaks and grottoes, has been tempting travelers for 2,000 years.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 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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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
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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
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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Vance himself has been a frequent topic of conversation on the show, often facing critiques from Goldberg and Behar.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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“Risking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risking. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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