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 pressure is forcing farmers to cut spending on seeds and fertilizer, risking future yields. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 But Newsom’s deal would have shifted more of the cost to property insurers, risking the prospect of rising insurance premiums. — Jenny Jarvie follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026 There’s a whole lot of people that are risking a lot to help that person get to space. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2026 Some are risking the perilous trip through the Bab-al-Mandeb strait. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026 As well as risking the loss of 28 jobs at the site, closure would also affect nearly 3,000 scientists who use its observations in their research, said the BBC. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 Oct. 2026 Many investors struggle to distinguish between temporary noise in the stock market and fundamental shifts, risking reactions based in fear. — Maurie Backman, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026 It’s also sparked criticism, with some worried that strangers are capitalizing on gravesites without notifying descendants and risking damaging the sites. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 Furthermore, placing this burden on co-op boards threatens the financial stability of entire building communities, risking maintenance fee hikes for working-class residents. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

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Verb

To prevent mice from venturing inside, fill or seal gaps or cracks around your home’s doors, windows, foundation, and pipes.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 5 Nov. 2026
Now why would Musk — who seemingly has no experience in liberal Hollywood — want to start venturing into the entertainment space, particularly content production?

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of venturing

Verb

Opponents argue the tax will chase billionaires out of the state, endangering the state’s economy and future tax collections.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Lakshmana decides to interrupt the meeting, accepting his own destruction rather than endangering Ayodhya and Rama’s household.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of endangering

Verb

California is confronting new rules for sharing public space with machines.

— Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Bianca makes no secret of her grief, and as the two girls grow closer, Erika’s family can no longer avoid confronting Yam’s absence.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of confronting

Verb

The dispute comes as the initial surge of excitement surrounding Sanders’ arrival at Colorado has given way to struggles on the field, threatening to erode the program’s once-soaring band.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026
His violence is portrayed less as obedience to Rama’s order than as his own reaction to Shurpanakha’s threatening behavior toward Sita.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of threatening

Verb

Their highest-profile signing has come on the women’s side, tempting Polish great Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney, second at both the Tour de France and World Championships this season, to join from Canyon-SRAM.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2026
The snacks spill from every aisle, tempting you with Ghost Pepper Potato Chips and two-bite cookies in plastic drums while you’re supposed to be finding the frozen broccoli.

— Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of tempting

Verb

That line was living around the net, made some strong defensive plays, and ended up out-chancing the Sharks 13-4 in their five-on-five minutes.

— Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of chancing

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