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 Beach removed the Knee Defender, but then became enraged when the woman reclined forcefully, risking damage to his computer. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 10 July 2026 For the southern part of the state, that means a higher chance of above-average rainfall, risking a winter of flash floods and landslides. — Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 That decision is now risking a major roadblocks for the company in New Jersey. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026 Without a unifying federal law, AI makers must painstakingly reconfigure their systems to comply with each state's unique stipulations, risking substantial penalties for non-compliance. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Without meaningful intervention, children are more likely to carry these chronic conditions into adulthood to their health detriment, risking progression to diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and other health problems. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 8 July 2026 House of the Dragon is a show where the characters are consistently making rash decisions and risking grave consequences. — Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026 During a day trip to Lampedusa, a gateway for migrants risking dangerous Mediterranean crossings into Europe from Africa, the pope urged European leaders to do more to assist arrivals, which have topped 7,000 this year. — Reuters, NBC news, 4 July 2026 During a day trip to Lampedusa, a gateway for migrants risking dangerous Mediterranean crossings into Europe from Africa, the pope urged European leaders to do more to assist arrivals, which have topped ‌7,000 this year. — Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 4 July 2026

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Verb

Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
Quite understandably at this time of deep uncertainty and major conflict in the Middle East, British travellers are opting to visit Europe rather than venturing farther afield.

— James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026

Definition of venturing

Verb

Hard-liners want to ensure lasting control over the waterway, which is a globally important conduit for fuel shipments and has become a critical lever in confronting the West.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
All that was abandoned by the Chavez government in 2002-2003, after confronting the opposition and strikes from the experts in the oil industry.

— Hermes Florez, The Conversation, 9 July 2026

Definition of confronting

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Not long afterward, he was elected president on a platform deeply hostile to the West and its liberal ideology, and especially to the United States — threatening a hard fight in the event of war.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Severe thunderstorms are also forecast to develop later in the day, threatening fireworks displays and other outdoor events from the Plains to the Northeast with damaging winds, lightning and heavy downpours.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Definition of threatening

Verb

Extreme heat, tempting open bodies of water and outdoor critters can all prove deadly.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 July 2026
While many dangerous plants are unlikely to appear in a flower garden, there are some weeds that produce beautiful flowers and tempting berries that may look right at home next to your camellias, but are downright deadly.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 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

Life University is facing a potentially costly lawsuit for allegedly discriminating against three former Black employees.

— Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Women’s European Championship 2013 Germany had an additional day (again, three to two) before facing Norway, who had also been forced to play extra time and go through a penalty shootout in their semi-final.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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