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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
Here's how medical staff rushed to save lives, at times even risking their own wellbeing.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
An additional 1 million to 2 million could be in default in the coming months, bringing the total of student loan borrowers risking wage garnishment to up to 4 million.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Additionally, raw chicken was stored above beef, risking the potential for cross-contamination.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The answer to the question of how to produce munitiosn reliably and relatively quickly will not be solved by risking tax dollars by taking a share of major weapons firms like Lockheed Martin.
—William Hartung, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
If leaning on others has ever been unsafe or unpredictable, then putting your guard up becomes a much easier approach than risking vulnerability (and, potentially, getting hurt).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 Aug. 2025
Christmas recommends bringing your test results to your primary care physician rather than risking an injury.
—Sydney Wingfield, Health, 26 Aug. 2025
Trump’s other top target at the Fed, Chair Jerome Powell — who can’t as easily be attacked directly without risking major market moves — last week signaled the central bank was on track for a policy change regardless.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Judge will be at the center of attention on offense, but his return to the outfield would enable the Yankees to keep fellow slugger Giancarlo Stanton in the everyday lineup without risking his injury luck in right field -- or suffering through his poor range on defense.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
An additional 1 million to 2 million could be in default in the coming months, bringing the total of student loan borrowers risking wage garnishment to up to 4 million.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Additionally, raw chicken was stored above beef, risking the potential for cross-contamination.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The answer to the question of how to produce munitiosn reliably and relatively quickly will not be solved by risking tax dollars by taking a share of major weapons firms like Lockheed Martin.
—William Hartung, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
If leaning on others has ever been unsafe or unpredictable, then putting your guard up becomes a much easier approach than risking vulnerability (and, potentially, getting hurt).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 Aug. 2025
Christmas recommends bringing your test results to your primary care physician rather than risking an injury.
—Sydney Wingfield, Health, 26 Aug. 2025
Trump’s other top target at the Fed, Chair Jerome Powell — who can’t as easily be attacked directly without risking major market moves — last week signaled the central bank was on track for a policy change regardless.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Judge will be at the center of attention on offense, but his return to the outfield would enable the Yankees to keep fellow slugger Giancarlo Stanton in the everyday lineup without risking his injury luck in right field -- or suffering through his poor range on defense.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risking
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Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Though Smith was charged with four counts of assault for scaring and endangering the villagers, troopers did not say he was involved in his mother’s death.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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He was convicted in October 2022 on six counts first-degree intentional homicide, 61 counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, six counts of hit and run involving death and two counts of bail jumping, all felonies, plus one count of misdemeanor battery.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Any nation confronting Beijing will not face a handful of boutique drones or a symbolic squadron of stealth fighters.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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But confronting those norms is crucial – not only for women’s benefit, but also men’s.—
Colleen Tolan,
The Conversation,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the point buried within Napier’s coach-speak seminar explains why Power 4 teams, especially those with playoff aspirations, may stop scheduling remotely threatening Group of 5 opponents.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Drummond has served prison time for robbing a convenience store and threatening to go after jurors.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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In a sponsor category long dominated by two giants, the athleisure maker joins a wave of challengers tempting star players with opportunities for creative input—and lucrative financial terms.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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That is an obvious but nevertheless tempting play with Burrow and the first-string offense in action.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Aug. 2025
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Despite facing challenges to get the march off the ground this year, supporters came bearing flags, signs and spirit on the eve of the Boise Pride Festival, which takes place this weekend.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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His second came on a 24-yard run with the Trojans facing a fourth-and-1.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Risking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risking. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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