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
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2026
That could raise new credit risks for emerging markets, warned Fitch Ratings, as higher oil prices bloat subsidy and import bills and disrupt remittances, tourism and investment flows.
—Claire Jiao, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
That is when boards start re-rating risks, lenders start sharpening pencils and capex slips down the priority list.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Each day lost risks robbing patients of the best window for the best care.
—Alex Mejia Garcia, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Their resistance carried distinct risks.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Two live conflicts in this same broken, mountainous arc mean risks have more than doubled.
—Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
And while some seasons in the past have felt safe in the Italian fashion capital, many Milan designers took risks this season, pushing a distinct vision.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Eliminating parking spaces for a limited number of additional tables, particularly when sidewalk dining is available, risks undermining that balance.
—Peter Madonia, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
The dismal report comes at a volatile time for the economy, as the war in Iran risks reigniting inflation.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Mar. 2026
This operational overreach risks catastrophic mechanical failure, where the combined effects of high-velocity turbulence and vibrational fatigue can trigger a systemic rupture.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
On the other hand, the choice to raise interest rates may slow price increases but risks a cooldown of economic performance.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
This time round, though, an unfortunate silliness sometimes creeps in, where the film risks tipping over Shakespearean-size emotions into embarrassing bathos.
—Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
That, of course, risks more of the same repression.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Some risks greater than 2022 Although the market is currently betting against a scenario that could mimic the 2022 oil and gasoline price shock, prices could still surge.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Oil market participants have been closely watching the conflict, which risks a major oil supply shock in the Middle East.
—Garrett Downs,greg Iacurci,azhar Sukri,spriha Srivastava,emma Graham,lee Ying Shan,anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
The Middle East war, which has shown little sign of easing, may continue to push China’s producer prices higher at least through March, said Zhang, warning that a prolonged conflict risks tipping the global economy into stagflation.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2026
That could raise new credit risks for emerging markets, warned Fitch Ratings, as higher oil prices bloat subsidy and import bills and disrupt remittances, tourism and investment flows.
—Claire Jiao, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
That is when boards start re-rating risks, lenders start sharpening pencils and capex slips down the priority list.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Each day lost risks robbing patients of the best window for the best care.
—Alex Mejia Garcia, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Their resistance carried distinct risks.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Two live conflicts in this same broken, mountainous arc mean risks have more than doubled.
—Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
And while some seasons in the past have felt safe in the Italian fashion capital, many Milan designers took risks this season, pushing a distinct vision.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Eliminating parking spaces for a limited number of additional tables, particularly when sidewalk dining is available, risks undermining that balance.
—Peter Madonia, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Corps first proposed the Cape Fear expansion in 2020, after a feasibility study by the state port authority and a few years after the PFAS risks in the region first made headlines.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
The dismal report comes at a volatile time for the economy, as the war in Iran risks reigniting inflation.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Mar. 2026
This operational overreach risks catastrophic mechanical failure, where the combined effects of high-velocity turbulence and vibrational fatigue can trigger a systemic rupture.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
On the other hand, the choice to raise interest rates may slow price increases but risks a cooldown of economic performance.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
This time round, though, an unfortunate silliness sometimes creeps in, where the film risks tipping over Shakespearean-size emotions into embarrassing bathos.
—Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
That, of course, risks more of the same repression.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Some risks greater than 2022 Although the market is currently betting against a scenario that could mimic the 2022 oil and gasoline price shock, prices could still surge.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Oil market participants have been closely watching the conflict, which risks a major oil supply shock in the Middle East.
—Garrett Downs,greg Iacurci,azhar Sukri,spriha Srivastava,emma Graham,lee Ying Shan,anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risks
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Although Iran has not made the closure official — the ban was announced by a Revolutionary Guard representative on national TV — its threats have proved to have teeth.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Both wars were based on lies about imminent threats from nuclear weapons to justify wars of choice.—
Trudy Rubin,
Twin Cities,
6 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
Verb
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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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The decision unnecessarily endangers people of all ages and can cause a multitude of injuries.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Cohen coauthored a paper on the dangers of the GRAS system published in The New England Journal of Medicine and was not involved in the EWG investigation.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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He was also required to pay a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge and to make a public safety announcement about the dangers of impaired driving.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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That version, directed by Luis Llosa, focused more on thrills and chills, with a plot centered on a documentary crew that ventures into the Amazon rainforest to help a snake hunter (Voight) track down a legendary — and lethal — serpent.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Zachary James returns as both Amenhotep III, Akhnaten’s father, and the engaging narrator who occasionally threatens to get carried away.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The striking announcement threatens to upend Missouri’s election season as a roster of Republicans have already launched campaigns based on the map’s boundaries.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But rival Target reported earlier this week another quarterly decline in profits and sales during the critical holiday period as the discounter struggles with its own merchandising missteps and confronts a consumer who is focusing more on essentials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ruwa Romman confronts Greg Dolezal over his anti-Muslim campaign video.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The day includes a delicious gourmet luncheon provided by White House Catering, vying for one of the $20 grab bags available that day and chances to bid on memorable experiences during the live auction.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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The rain chances in South Florida over the next seven days.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Risks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risks. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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