as in threats
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 hazards
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 endangers
to place in danger
we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme
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Recent Examples of risks
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Powell said a sharp cooldown of hiring over the summer had shifted the balance of risks toward greater concern over the labor market rather than inflation.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
At first, the state regulators tried various strategies to educate customers about the addictive nature of gambling, as well as the financial risks.
—Karen Brown, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
But advocates for people with mental illness say involuntary commitment risks further traumatizing people and costs more.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
American policymakers have also assumed that the risks of entanglement in the country—which has a long history of periods of military rule—outweigh the rewards.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Bank of America upgrades Freeport-McMoRan to buy from neutral The firm said the risks are priced in for the mining company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
In the aftermath, hearings investigated the potential risks of adding lead to gasoline.
—Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Combine these signs with online patterns to catch risks early.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Without proper padding and protection, your device risks scratches, dents, or worse, internal damage.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The new program, Train SMART, also risks angering a network of grassroots chapters and gun violence prevention volunteers at Everytown.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Delaying immunization for four years allows the virus to take hold during the most vulnerable window of life and needlessly risks turning every exposure into a lifelong infection.
—Fiona Ma, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Every day without action risks another tragedy.
—Laura Carno, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Entering sensitive information into the open-source models also risks breach of attorney-client privilege.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
But as international criticism of the war in Gaza grows, Israel risks losing its position in some of those markets.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
The story follows a 12-year-old Palestinian boy living under occupation in the West Bank who risks his life to go to the beach in Tel Aviv.
—Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Despite the risks, Democratic strategists like James Carville believe the party is better positioned politically, noting that Republicans control both the House and the Senate, as well as the White House.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Powell said a sharp cooldown of hiring over the summer had shifted the balance of risks toward greater concern over the labor market rather than inflation.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
At first, the state regulators tried various strategies to educate customers about the addictive nature of gambling, as well as the financial risks.
—Karen Brown, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
But advocates for people with mental illness say involuntary commitment risks further traumatizing people and costs more.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
American policymakers have also assumed that the risks of entanglement in the country—which has a long history of periods of military rule—outweigh the rewards.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Bank of America upgrades Freeport-McMoRan to buy from neutral The firm said the risks are priced in for the mining company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
In the aftermath, hearings investigated the potential risks of adding lead to gasoline.
—Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Combine these signs with online patterns to catch risks early.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
The American Journal of Managed Care reported that the initiative is expected to face legal challenges and could prove difficult to implement, with industry analysts warning that the plan risks acting as a blunt instrument rather than a workable solution.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Without proper padding and protection, your device risks scratches, dents, or worse, internal damage.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The new program, Train SMART, also risks angering a network of grassroots chapters and gun violence prevention volunteers at Everytown.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Delaying immunization for four years allows the virus to take hold during the most vulnerable window of life and needlessly risks turning every exposure into a lifelong infection.
—Fiona Ma, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Every day without action risks another tragedy.
—Laura Carno, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Entering sensitive information into the open-source models also risks breach of attorney-client privilege.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
But as international criticism of the war in Gaza grows, Israel risks losing its position in some of those markets.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
The story follows a 12-year-old Palestinian boy living under occupation in the West Bank who risks his life to go to the beach in Tel Aviv.
—Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risks
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At least eight Salvadoran officials who had been investigating MS-13 and corruption, including some who had worked with Vulcan agents, fled the country after threats, harassment, and searches of their homes and offices.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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No bombs were found and police were investigating the threats.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beach hazards statements will remain in effect until conditions improve and are expected to be re-evaluated regularly.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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However, Starlink’s own public record also showcases how rapidly the collision hazards in orbit are evolving.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That the nation’s president used his platform to promote theories that have been thoroughly debunked across hundreds of studies endangers all children.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The group also reaffirmed that vaccines are safe, play no role in autism and that undermining them endangers public health.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Her studies revealed lead’s dangers and protected workers, but government and industry ignored her warnings, with almost unimaginably devastating results.—
Tom Frieden,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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But Trump’s arbitrary brand of interventionism comes with obvious dangers.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Everyone who ventures to the summit of Everest while relying on oxygen faces an existential risk if the oxygen runs out.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
15 Sep. 2025
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Before too long, though, Sacrifice ventures off into much stranger, more sincere territory, becoming a drama that mulls over surrendering to a higher power.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Flooding threatens dozens of hospitals in coastal areas, including in Florida, Louisiana, Texas, and New York.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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They’re set to expire in December, and while Congress could act to extend them, a prolonged government shutdown threatens to delay or derail that effort, leaving millions of Americans at risk of losing coverage.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The story takes a darker turn as Saruul becomes a victim of blackmail and Myagmar confronts the limits of forgiveness, leading to a devastating choice.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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His crushing final monologue, in which Vladimir confronts his own nihilism, is as potent as anything you're bound to see on Broadway this year.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rain chances return in KC’s forecast The weather system that has been keeping the metro so warm will finally move out, allowing a cold front to approach the region late Sunday into Monday morning.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Cloudy, gray weather is expected to persist Thursday, even as the last of the rain chances for these two systems evaporate, Murdock said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Risks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risks. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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