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 Margin expansion is stable, but likely can’t [accelerate without] risking further growth. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 17 July 2026 Meanwhile, recruiters in the tech and corporate sectors are de-risking their hiring process. — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Asia’s governments are actively de-risking from the USD, with central banks aggressively expanding their gold reserves. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 15 July 2026 Fruit-Infused Water Adding slices of citrus fruits, cucumber, berries, or sprigs of mint can be a great way to give water a flavor kick without risking spikes in blood sugar. — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026 Using the Corsairs to strike a fortified naval port directly without risking human operators turns that tactic on its head. — David Szondy july 13, New Atlas, 14 July 2026 Anyone in the United States has the constitutional right to protest something as politically important as this crime against humanity without risking the loss of their livelihood. — Literary Hub, 14 July 2026 Critics see further expansion as risking the life of the goose that lays golden eggs. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 July 2026 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

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There are plenty of smartwatch brands on the market, but one that often runs under the radar is Garmin, which made its name in GPS before venturing into wearables.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026
The newcomers venturing into Gotham for this next installment include Sebastian Stan, Scarlett Johansson, Charles Dance, Sebastian Koch and Brian Tyree Henry.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of venturing

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The findings led to the arrest of Shuey, Tucker Heagy, 20, and Stephanie Schaffner, 42, who were charged with felony endangering the welfare of children.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Tuesday's hearing was to be part of Arredondo's push to compel federal agents to testify at his trial for allegedly endangering students during the response to the Robb Elementary School mass shooting.

— Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of endangering

Verb

That reality is now confronting Taco Bell following a rapidly developing Cyclospora outbreak that federal health officials have linked to restaurants operating in five Midwestern states.

— Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
In a story about confronting your past and accepting personal responsibility, the gods are just a distraction.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Definition of confronting

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The war has also affected fertilizer supplies and prices, threatening the planting season and worsening the fate of mostly farming communities in northern Nigeria who have struggled to access their farmlands amid a deadly conflict with armed groups.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
He was arrested again by Danbury police in March 2023 for violating a protective order, and in May 2023 for threatening and for violating a protective order, according to court records.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 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

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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

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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