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 shortage of rain across much of Europe is taxing water supplies and risking new wildfires. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026 Preparing him to return properly to a competitive rhythm without risking injury will take time. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026 This unlocks massive pools of capital for growing companies that traditional finance would otherwise reject, allowing a business to confidently scale from $5 million to $50 million in order fulfillment without risking bankruptcy. — Chris Hale, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Owners now face the tough decision of raising prices and risking losing customers, or absorbing higher costs and sacrificing profits. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Ireland’s museum sector is reportedly plagued by precarious contracts, low pay, unpaid labor, and toxic workplace cultures, driving burnout, excluding talent, and risking the loss of vital institutional knowledge. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 To hide the Epstein papers and diaries, Trump has been willing to make war with Iran, risking many lives, our economy, our arms supply and the consequences of the next election for his fellow MAGAs in government. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026 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 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

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From early in the match, despite virtually no time in training to build a connection with the centre-backs, Trafford was comfortable venturing far out of his penalty area.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
And in essence, Kris undergoes her transition, venturing from being uncomfortable in her own skin and discovering how to surrender to erotic, sometimes dangerous desires.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of venturing

Verb

Oil leaking from a tanker grounded off the coast of Oman is not only endangering a nearby island but has now also reached beaches on the Gulf Arab country's mainland, to the north of the island, Oman’s environment authority said Wednesday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
The Parks worker, Joshua Moe, 24, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and reckless endangerment after the child lost parts of her fingers on her left hand when the firework went off Tuesday evening, police said.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of endangering

Verb

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

Verb

Jacobs practiced all offseason, but his status remains one of 10 big questions facing Green Bay.

— Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Despite acknowledging mistakes were made, FIFA is still facing a barrage of obstacles that are preventing it and Infantino from moving on from the saga.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

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