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
Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Studies have linked prolonged exposure to ionizing radiation from radioactive fallout to elevated risks of disease, most notably leukemia and thyroid cancer, particularly among children.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
February 19 - March 20) Pause before taking monetary risks today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
This naturally occurring element is inescapable, but there are simple ways to decrease the risks.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
That confidence to take risks and be patient has also served him well in surfing.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
The health risks associated with PFAS exposure are well-documented.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent comments from JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon suggested a cautious view on risks to private credit.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Deepa Seetharaman, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Additionally, Brockman and Altman could be dropped as officers, and Altman risks losing his seat on OpenAI’s board.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Equally concerning is that requiring twice as many workers per case without a plan to recruit or retain them risks widespread gaps in care.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
That means no handheld dishes, no messy dishes, nothing too experimental and nothing that risks embarrassing guests.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Colombia’s government is pressing ahead with a plan to transfer about $7 billion from private pension savings into the public retirement system, a move that risks destabilizing local markets as funds may be forced to rapidly liquidate assets to comply.
—Oscar Medina, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
An interest-rate hike could help ease inflation but risks a further cooldown of the labor market, while a rate cut may boost hiring but threatens higher inflation.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Yet, when Ruben positions himself as Niall’s protector at school and, in turn, Niall risks everything to help Ruben, the pair form an intense alliance fortified by secrets, obligation and obsession.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
High oil prices sparked by the Iran war are accelerating Latin America’s oil boom, though the growth risks exacerbating economic inequality across the region, analysts said.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
Experts like Hofflinger question whether local building standards are sufficient or thoroughly enforced enough to prevent fire risks.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Studies have linked prolonged exposure to ionizing radiation from radioactive fallout to elevated risks of disease, most notably leukemia and thyroid cancer, particularly among children.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
February 19 - March 20) Pause before taking monetary risks today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
This naturally occurring element is inescapable, but there are simple ways to decrease the risks.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
That confidence to take risks and be patient has also served him well in surfing.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
The health risks associated with PFAS exposure are well-documented.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent comments from JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon suggested a cautious view on risks to private credit.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
The trial risks complicating OpenAI's plans for a potential initial public offering by casting doubt on its leadership.
—Deepa Seetharaman, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Additionally, Brockman and Altman could be dropped as officers, and Altman risks losing his seat on OpenAI’s board.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Equally concerning is that requiring twice as many workers per case without a plan to recruit or retain them risks widespread gaps in care.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
That means no handheld dishes, no messy dishes, nothing too experimental and nothing that risks embarrassing guests.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Colombia’s government is pressing ahead with a plan to transfer about $7 billion from private pension savings into the public retirement system, a move that risks destabilizing local markets as funds may be forced to rapidly liquidate assets to comply.
—Oscar Medina, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
An interest-rate hike could help ease inflation but risks a further cooldown of the labor market, while a rate cut may boost hiring but threatens higher inflation.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Yet, when Ruben positions himself as Niall’s protector at school and, in turn, Niall risks everything to help Ruben, the pair form an intense alliance fortified by secrets, obligation and obsession.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
High oil prices sparked by the Iran war are accelerating Latin America’s oil boom, though the growth risks exacerbating economic inequality across the region, analysts said.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risks
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If needed, these personal alarms can be used to ward off threats, including people or animals, and serve to alert nearby rescue teams.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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The human stress response is a brilliant piece of engineering for acute threats, like a lion circling on the savanna.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 May 2026
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Forecasters say confidence is lower in the exact timing, where storms will be strongest, and which hazards will be most likely.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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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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The teaser also reveals that the titular character has a huge company, which endangers millions with a drilling operation that goes too far.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Someone this unstable, whose behavior endangers the nation, should not remain in office.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The crisis dominated headlines for months, reinforcing warnings about the dangers of vaping, particularly among young people.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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But others, like Chief Justice John Roberts, wondered what would happen if the federal government moved more slowly than states did, who wanted to act quickly on information about new dangers.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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For Coel, that story sometimes ventures beyond friendship.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Magaletti ventures a tentative introduction of brushes on snares; following the muted peal of distant thunder, upsammy chimes in with a plangent synthesizer sequence reminiscent of Arovane and other IDM producers from around the turn of the millennium.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
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Forty years later, Moscow is once again placing Chornobyl at immense risk — this time through a violent war of aggression that threatens to bring nuclear catastrophe back to Ukraine and Europe.—
Benjamin Mack-Jackson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the consequences of a destabilized Mali, compounded by the wider fallout from the Iran war, are unlikely to stop at its borders and threatens to deepen a deteriorating security crisis across one of the world’s most volatile regions.—
Ulf Laessing,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The race unfolds as the district confronts a superintendent under FBI investigation, declining enrollment, a potential strike and ongoing academic recovery from the pandemic.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Near the end of the penultimate episode, Cashman confronts Blake about Urich, shoves him to the ground in a scuffle and shoots him dead.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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High temperatures will climb to 90 degrees Friday and Saturday and the low 90s on Sunday as the rain chances rise.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Given his Game 1 heroics, having him out there might have made the Sabres’ slim comeback chances slightly better.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Risks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risks. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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