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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 bill would ensure hospitals and health centers are places where all New Yorkers can receive care without fear of risking detention and deportation.
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Sonia Lawrence, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
The change was driven by California Public Employees’ Retirement System rules, which prohibit employees from serving in an acting capacity beyond six months without risking changes to their retirement classification.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
In the morning session, other members brought up proposals aimed at decreasing the risk of autistic people wandering out of safe areas and risking injury and increasing recognition about the role that co-occurring illnesses play with autistic people.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Kansas property tax reform stalemate The legislation would have only allowed 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
updated April 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
For instance, scaling into a 4-contract position means risking exactly $1,000 for the opportunity to walk away with a matching $1,000 in profit.
—CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead of risking your battery dying, opt for a compact, cordless phone charger.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Human rights advocates argue that policing alone won’t stop desperate migrants from risking dangerous small boats, as at least 162 people have died attempting the Channel crossing in recent years.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
In doing so, the state was knowingly risking the health and safety of its own officials.
—Lauren Cassidy, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Sonia Lawrence, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
The change was driven by California Public Employees’ Retirement System rules, which prohibit employees from serving in an acting capacity beyond six months without risking changes to their retirement classification.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
In the morning session, other members brought up proposals aimed at decreasing the risk of autistic people wandering out of safe areas and risking injury and increasing recognition about the role that co-occurring illnesses play with autistic people.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Kansas property tax reform stalemate The legislation would have only allowed 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
updated April 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
For instance, scaling into a 4-contract position means risking exactly $1,000 for the opportunity to walk away with a matching $1,000 in profit.
—CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead of risking your battery dying, opt for a compact, cordless phone charger.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Human rights advocates argue that policing alone won’t stop desperate migrants from risking dangerous small boats, as at least 162 people have died attempting the Channel crossing in recent years.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
In doing so, the state was knowingly risking the health and safety of its own officials.
—Lauren Cassidy, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risking
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The royal pair is set to spend time at the nation's capital, including a formal state dinner at the White House and an address to a joint session of Congress, before venturing to other nearby states.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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What unites us is this wonder about venturing further into space.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Kropp was charged with involuntary manslaughter and endangering children, while Cherry was charged with obstructing justice, arrest records show.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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British authorities arrested a man from Sudan last week on suspicion of endangering life in that case.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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Now confronting the indictment of Rocha Mayo and others, Sheinbaum, who is inherently cautious, may seek to delay the extradition process, requesting that Washington provide more evidence to Mexico’s foreign ministry, which evaluates extradition requests.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Homelander killed Firecracker in a fit of rage after confronting her about her doubts in him.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Judge’s homer ended up being the game-winning run, as the Rangers scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning and were threatening for more.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Of course, most of this is for show, just as Carr’s podcasts appearances last year threatening Kimmel were a bunch of hot air.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 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
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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
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That would bring the global total of people facing food insecurity to 363 million, the highest level on record.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Climate tech startups are turning to AI as the solution for more problems facing the US clean power sector.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Risking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risking. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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