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 lake had been overflowing into the Lhende Khola River, risking further flooding, but that risk had gone down by Saturday, according to Chinese officials. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The bedspread gives you all of the fluffy loft without risking overheating, thanks to its breathable down-alternative fill and box-stitch design that keeps it evenly distributed. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026 This exceeds the city manager’s authority to move temporary shelter projects forward without council approval, risking a vote that could stop the project altogether. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Mercury has also reached the commercial fish industry, potentially risking poisoning in humans. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026 Urgent repair projects will be delayed, construction costs will multiply, and the visitor experience will inevitably decline as facilities fall into disrepair, risking the safety of millions of tourists and residents alike. — Lulu Vilas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 When Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, her family spent months in a bomb shelter, risking only occasional visits back to their apartment. — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 As conditions deteriorate, some refugees are risking deadly 1,000-mile journeys by boat to Malaysia. — Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026 These are the people who keep everyone safe by risking their own lives each and every day. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for risking

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Apple TV‘s Dark Matter is venturing into uncharted territory for season 2.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
On Monday, shortly after authorities began downgrading some mandatory evacuation orders to warnings around Somersett, Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said people were already venturing too far into dangerous wildlands.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of venturing

Verb

Blanche is also confronting growing distrust of the Justice Department among judges, who in multiple cases have accused government lawyers of withholding information or misleading courts.

— Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Trump may not be interested in confronting Xi, after spending so much of his first year in office in a trade war with China.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of confronting

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The cyclone's center was at far out sea and was not threatening land.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Summary Several investor rights firms are threatening class actions against into Suja Life after its stock plummeted following disappointing Q2 earnings and reduced guidance, attributed to grocery channel weakness.

— Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of threatening

Verb

However, when one of the three women feels guilty about snubbing their lifelong pal, Mel shows up and suddenly the weekend turns to complete chaos, tempting the trio to break free from the madness that has hobbled their friend group for years.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of tempting

Verb

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

Verb

The campaign has also highlighted the solidarity of Estonia’s art community, with artists rallying around an institution facing an unusually severe financial crisis caused by the scam.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
And with losses to Duke and Brigham Young already, USC is already facing an uphill climb to start the season.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

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