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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
By traveling to the Canary Islands, Leo is fulfilling a wish of Pope Francis to minister to the many migrants who arrive on the Spanish archipelago after risking their lives to reach Europe from Africa.
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ABC News, 6 June 2026
Activists like Barbara Gittings stood in front of Independence Hall — risking their careers, their safety and their futures — just to be seen.
—Josh Sanders, CBS News, 3 June 2026
For example, moving into a 50-contract layout means risking exactly $2,500 (50 contracts × $50 risk per spread).
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 2 June 2026
If the relationship once caused emotional pain, reducing vulnerability can feel safer than risking it again.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Partnerships between university research groups and commercial entities have historically served as one mechanism for de-risking early-stage process improvements before they are committed to a production line.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Why would Gonzalez voluntarily participate in practice, risking injury, when generational wealth is on the table?
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
The $1 trillion-plus annual interest bill can’t be reduced by pressuring the Fed to cut rates without risking an inflationary credibility crisis that would push long rates even higher.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Cable landing stations along the coast are exposed to drone attacks in a way that undersea cables are not, and Iran could target those without necessarily risking its own connections.
—Ramin Skibba, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
ABC News, 6 June 2026
Activists like Barbara Gittings stood in front of Independence Hall — risking their careers, their safety and their futures — just to be seen.
—Josh Sanders, CBS News, 3 June 2026
For example, moving into a 50-contract layout means risking exactly $2,500 (50 contracts × $50 risk per spread).
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 2 June 2026
If the relationship once caused emotional pain, reducing vulnerability can feel safer than risking it again.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Partnerships between university research groups and commercial entities have historically served as one mechanism for de-risking early-stage process improvements before they are committed to a production line.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Why would Gonzalez voluntarily participate in practice, risking injury, when generational wealth is on the table?
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
The $1 trillion-plus annual interest bill can’t be reduced by pressuring the Fed to cut rates without risking an inflationary credibility crisis that would push long rates even higher.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Cable landing stations along the coast are exposed to drone attacks in a way that undersea cables are not, and Iran could target those without necessarily risking its own connections.
—Ramin Skibba, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risking
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What Peugeot has created instead is a genuinely stylish, refined and characterful electric car that feels distinctly premium without venturing into luxury-brand pricing territory.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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Clendenning said releasing Zeinab from custody would pose an unacceptable risk of endangering the safety and welfare of the public.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The hope is that such vehicles will act as force multipliers while being inexpensive enough to risk in dangerous situations, such as delivering ammunition, fuel, and rations under fire without endangering human lives.—
David Szondy
June 03,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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Its airports have remained operational, its economy benefited from a larger citizen population (rather than relying on expatriates), and Tehran has been more cautious in confronting the kingdom directly.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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There will be an all-over-the-place nature to this conversation because, after all, that is most reflective of the complications confronting the Royals.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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TdA members maintain control over their victims by threatening their families, assaulting them, and tracking down and kidnapping women who attempt to flee.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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High yields worldwide are threatening to slow economies and undercut prices for stocks and all kinds of other investments.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Rising from the Mediterranean, this little isle, full of dramatic peaks and grottoes, has been tempting travelers for 2,000 years.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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This pick comes right around where the last top centers and D are available, and Gustafsson and Tynan Lawrence are certainly tempting at premium positions.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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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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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
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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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Other challenges to the fund The DOJ is facing a plethora of other legal and political challenges to the fund.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Worse yet, the region is already facing a water crisis, a dire environmental predicament that could be made far worse by the development.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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“Risking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risking. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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