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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
mountain climbing is a risk, but the thrill and challenge are worth it
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as in danger
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
children living in poverty are considered at risk for a number of medical and developmental problems
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Recent Examples of risk
The National Weather Service has issued alerts since May 29 about elevated wildfire risk in Central and Northern Lower Michigan.
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Dashlane’s initial notification left out key details of the attack and led to considerable confusion about the ongoing risk users faced.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Additional markers — uric acid, microalbuminuria and C-reactive protein (CRP) — can help assess metabolic and cardiovascular risk.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
But many residents worry that the festive mood and infrastructure works risk papering over the security crisis that still affects their daily lives.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Dashlane’s initial notification left out key details of the attack and led to considerable confusion about the ongoing risk users faced.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Additional markers — uric acid, microalbuminuria and C-reactive protein (CRP) — can help assess metabolic and cardiovascular risk.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
But many residents worry that the festive mood and infrastructure works risk papering over the security crisis that still affects their daily lives.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risk
Noun
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Walter Urbon then flew out to right to end the threat.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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At its height nearly 20 years ago, India’s leader described the Maoists as the country’s biggest internal security threat, a blight on its status as the world’s largest democracy and its aspirations of becoming a global power.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The horror sensation, a frenetic thriller about the dangers of romantic fixation, has been doing unprecedented business, with ticket sales increasing in its second and third weekends.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 June 2026
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The award is centered on equipping frontline units with unmanned systems that can detect, map, and assess hazardous environments without putting soldiers directly in danger.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Hasley hailed from Pittsburgh and played university football before venturing to Hollywood to pursue his dreams as a writer.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Brutal competition at home has pushed Chinese brands like BYD, Geely, Huawei and Xiaomi to venture into overseas markets.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Like with Saenz, the no-contact order hinged on the evaluation of a psychologist, who testified that Michelle was angry and paranoid and might endanger their son in her pursuit of revenge against his father, according to court filings.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 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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That may deter some investors, particularly American owners, whose professional sports leagues do not feature the jeopardy of relegation.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The health inspector also noted the establishment is in jeopardy of citations due to consistent violation markings.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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The practical takeaway: TRT is not the cardiovascular hazard the old black box implied, but long-term safety in younger men who may take it for decades remains an open question.—
Allison Palmer
June 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2026
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Few would hazard a guess at what the world of technology will look like when VivaTech celebrates its 20th birthday.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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While up is threatening to replace down, the cow is preparing to jump over the moon.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The guests—including Kate Middleton and Peter's cousin Prince William—shielded their fancy dress with umbrellas, as the skies threatened to open.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
6 June 2026
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Admission to the zoo is free, but save yourself the trouble—and $25 parking fee—and take public transportation to get here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Nawrocki ran into some trouble in the bottom of the second, but not of his own doing.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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“Risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risk. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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