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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 best partners co-create culture — listening deeply, risking creatively and evolving together.
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
At 71, neatly dressed and walking more than a mile uphill to avoid risking an Israeli drone strike on his car.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Often, baking soda and vinegar get the job done without risking damage to the pan.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The most important issue is that Huntersville’s rapid growth has strained our resources and infrastructure, risking the safety of our residents.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
Each is therefore locked in an arms race, where slowing down means risking everything.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Over the past year, Ukraine dispatched thousands of wheeled ground robots to its frontline military units to help deliver supplies, evacuate the wounded and, in some cases, attack the intruding Russians troops and push them out without risking the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The sled, which is later recovered from the water, allows engineers to evaluate the system’s performance and stress tolerance without risking an actual aircraft.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
As Denji grapples with his growing feelings for her despite his loyalty to Makima, Reze begins prodding him to consider his place in Public Safety, and whether a teenager should really be put in the position of risking his life for the bare minimum of food and shelter.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
At 71, neatly dressed and walking more than a mile uphill to avoid risking an Israeli drone strike on his car.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Often, baking soda and vinegar get the job done without risking damage to the pan.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The most important issue is that Huntersville’s rapid growth has strained our resources and infrastructure, risking the safety of our residents.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
Each is therefore locked in an arms race, where slowing down means risking everything.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Over the past year, Ukraine dispatched thousands of wheeled ground robots to its frontline military units to help deliver supplies, evacuate the wounded and, in some cases, attack the intruding Russians troops and push them out without risking the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The sled, which is later recovered from the water, allows engineers to evaluate the system’s performance and stress tolerance without risking an actual aircraft.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
As Denji grapples with his growing feelings for her despite his loyalty to Makima, Reze begins prodding him to consider his place in Public Safety, and whether a teenager should really be put in the position of risking his life for the bare minimum of food and shelter.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risking
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These currents vary in speed and can swiftly become perilous for anyone venturing into the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Oct. 2025
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Longtime Mumford & Sons fans know that the group, when operating as a whole, has remained largely insular over the years, rarely venturing outside of their ranks for collaborative efforts under their singular moniker.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Duren was also found guilty of knowingly and recklessly causing Caitlyn Naffziger’s death, reckless conduct with a deadly weapon and endangering the welfare of Naffziger’s child.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Average time served has increased dramatically in recent years, and research indicates many offenders could have served less time without endangering public safety.—
Khalil Cumberbatch,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Solving a problem as large as climate change requires confronting uncomfortable truths.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Battling ghosts means confronting death, and throughout Deliver Me from Nowhere, there are long shots of Springsteen staring at elderly men.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Six citizens were arrested for impeding and threatening to kill agents.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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That officer was later identified as Michael Paulson, who was later taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life threatening, according to Zak.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Pricing must stay fair enough for casual fans yet tempting enough for collectors.—
Dmitrii Khasanov,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Our moments of uncanny convergence—like bumping into an old flame at the exact right (or wrong) time—function like indulgences did in the days of Martin Luther, tempting us in the promise of paradise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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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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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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China remains Japan’s largest trading partner and Takaichi inherited a country facing mounting economic woes.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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People need a chief who can begin a chapter of outward-facing communication and ease those concerns, Graham said.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Risking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risking. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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