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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
But White, who went on to be listed as a co-author of the study, told KFF Health News that parents should have been informed that the risks included metabolic acidosis and NEC.
—David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
But, as has been widely discussed, putting US boots on the ground would carry enormous risks, not least because possible ground operations have been telegraphed by Washington for weeks, while apparently unprepared US forces scattered across the world have been slowly amassed.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
By combining water sampling with demographic data and spatial analysis, the team examined not only whether water met federal safety standards, but also how exposure risks varied across neighborhoods and among vulnerable residents.
—Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Borman, the commander, insisted on as few lunar orbits as possible given the risks.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The incident involving Pizzaballa risks further straining relations between Israel and the Vatican, which established diplomatic ties in 1993 but have periodically faced tensions over access to holy sites and the treatment of Christian communities.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
This jolt is compounded by existing worries over higher costs for everyday goods and risks causing consumers to cut back on discretionary spending.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
But in interviews with NBC News after an arrest last week in the long-dormant case, some said the barrage of threats and risks persist and not enough has been done to protect agents.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Because the law prohibits sharing confidential investigative data outside of law enforcement, this new unit risks settling cases that are part of much larger, pending investigations.
—Summer Stephan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Balancing these two extremes, fear that delays and haste that risks reinjury, is key, Webster said.
—Ian McMahan, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Wildfire risks The same forces constraining western water supplies could also set the stage for the West's wildfire season, which has lengthened over the last few decades with rising temperatures and intensifying drought.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Long-term division risks bad data, lost contracts and financial penalties for all parties.
—Akhil Sivanandan, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Many commentators warn that bypassing congressional authorization risks a constitutional crisis.
—Kenneth Zagacki, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
This dangerous decision risks the lives of all civilians in Iran since locations used for military purposes lose protected status and could become legitimate military targets under international law.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Caton plays a preacher’s teenage son in the movie who risks his soul to sing blues music.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
No big risks, only guarantees of a good time.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
But White, who went on to be listed as a co-author of the study, told KFF Health News that parents should have been informed that the risks included metabolic acidosis and NEC.
—David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
But, as has been widely discussed, putting US boots on the ground would carry enormous risks, not least because possible ground operations have been telegraphed by Washington for weeks, while apparently unprepared US forces scattered across the world have been slowly amassed.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
By combining water sampling with demographic data and spatial analysis, the team examined not only whether water met federal safety standards, but also how exposure risks varied across neighborhoods and among vulnerable residents.
—Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Borman, the commander, insisted on as few lunar orbits as possible given the risks.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The incident involving Pizzaballa risks further straining relations between Israel and the Vatican, which established diplomatic ties in 1993 but have periodically faced tensions over access to holy sites and the treatment of Christian communities.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
This jolt is compounded by existing worries over higher costs for everyday goods and risks causing consumers to cut back on discretionary spending.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
But in interviews with NBC News after an arrest last week in the long-dormant case, some said the barrage of threats and risks persist and not enough has been done to protect agents.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
Trump’s desire to bundle the bills and amendments together also risks imperiling the appropriations legislation.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Because the law prohibits sharing confidential investigative data outside of law enforcement, this new unit risks settling cases that are part of much larger, pending investigations.
—Summer Stephan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Balancing these two extremes, fear that delays and haste that risks reinjury, is key, Webster said.
—Ian McMahan, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Wildfire risks The same forces constraining western water supplies could also set the stage for the West's wildfire season, which has lengthened over the last few decades with rising temperatures and intensifying drought.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Long-term division risks bad data, lost contracts and financial penalties for all parties.
—Akhil Sivanandan, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Many commentators warn that bypassing congressional authorization risks a constitutional crisis.
—Kenneth Zagacki, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
This dangerous decision risks the lives of all civilians in Iran since locations used for military purposes lose protected status and could become legitimate military targets under international law.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Caton plays a preacher’s teenage son in the movie who risks his soul to sing blues music.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risks
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The Administration’s treatment of immigration officers as a vulnerable group rests on claims that agents now face unprecedented threats.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to Hartling, school officials have since learned that similar threats were directed at other schools across the state.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Clothes Iron and Steamer Many cruise lines have policies forbidding the use of clothes irons and steamers and won’t allow these fire hazards onboard.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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At over 1,800 lives lost per year, winter vehicle-crash fatalities are four times greater than the total number of all other weather hazards combined, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This type of disorientation endangers Judeo-Christian civilization.—
Calev Myers,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Anything less endangers both American lives and American liberty.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Among many Niger Deltans, there’s a mixture of ignorance, nonchalance, and clenched resignation around the industry’s environmental dangers, which take a back seat as folks get on with the business of everyday survival.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Jim Weber/Santa Fe New Mexican via AP, Pool The lawsuit, filed in 2023 by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, also says Meta hasn't fully disclosed or addressed the dangers of social media addiction.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s a stunning rooftop spa, which ventures beyond a traditional menu of facials and massages with some charmingly woo-woo treatments—go ahead and book a tarot reading or multi-sensorial writer’s block remedy.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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As with any mission that ventures beyond near-Earth orbit, portions of the journey will be agonizingly isolating.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Drought threatens the existence of the Western cowboy.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Industry analysts say the agreement threatens to undermine business confidence in the United States by exerting unprecedented executive power to influence the private sector.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Watch for being overly reactive as the Gemini moon confronts Mars.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the memoir, Donovan confronts the origins of his mental health issues, talks about growing up poor in a 900-square-foot home managed heroically by his single mother, Donna, and how even his greatest successes on the field left him unfulfilled.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rain chances return by midweek, beginning late Tuesday.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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The rain chances in South Florida over the next seven days.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Risks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risks. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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