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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1
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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2
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
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The company utilizes a development approach that structures projects specifically to limit the initial capital exposure and execution risks faced by its partners.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
To grade the 50 states and the District of Columbia on their relative natural disaster risks, five measures were developed that account for the frequency and damage of calamities, weighted against population and geographic size.
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Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
The letter urged withdrawal of the plans, given the potential environmental risks.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
National and local authorities across Europe have announced a raft of measures to minimize the risks posed by the heat.
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CBS News,
21 June 2026
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris venues set up misting stations to cool crowds, among a raft of measures introduced by authorities to minimize risks.
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Angela Charlton,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Here’s a look at some of the sectors closely watched by investors as El Niño risks build.
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Bloomberg,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
But with a growing awareness of the mental health risks posed by children spending too much time online, Starmer has decided to go further after speaking to parents and considering evidence from Australia, which brought in a ban for under-16s last year.
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Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Advertisement Companies may also want to monitor how further negotiations unfold before committing ships to the area, amid concern that Israel’s parallel war against the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon risks derailing progress.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 June 2026
Crucially, markets will be watching whether a Burnham government would stick to Labour's existing fiscal rules and if his policy agenda risks adding to inflationary pressures.
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Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
The health risks from this stress response are long-term.
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Claudia Boyd-Barrett,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Their films’ starkness has potentially overwhelming power but also risks foregrounding flaws of judgment and finish.
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
Wembanyama now risks undermining much of that newfound goodwill.
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Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
More than a moral issue, the case risks a reputational crisis that could lead to declining sales, stock volatility, leadership instability and long-term damage to shareholder value, the organizations wrote.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
The column urges other scientific bodies to see this episode as a warning that neutrality in the face of organized assaults on science is itself a political choice that risks long‑term damage to research and public health.
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Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Noun
As geopolitical competition intensifies, such concentrations pose risks to industries dependent on uninterrupted access to critical materials.
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Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The company utilizes a development approach that structures projects specifically to limit the initial capital exposure and execution risks faced by its partners.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
To grade the 50 states and the District of Columbia on their relative natural disaster risks, five measures were developed that account for the frequency and damage of calamities, weighted against population and geographic size.
—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
The letter urged withdrawal of the plans, given the potential environmental risks.
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
National and local authorities across Europe have announced a raft of measures to minimize the risks posed by the heat.
—
CBS News,
21 June 2026
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris venues set up misting stations to cool crowds, among a raft of measures introduced by authorities to minimize risks.
—
Angela Charlton,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Here’s a look at some of the sectors closely watched by investors as El Niño risks build.
—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
But with a growing awareness of the mental health risks posed by children spending too much time online, Starmer has decided to go further after speaking to parents and considering evidence from Australia, which brought in a ban for under-16s last year.
—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Verb
Heart risks In 2015, the US Food and Drug Administration required label changes on testosterone therapy that stated the safety and effectiveness had not been established for men who had signs and symptoms associated with idiopathic hypogonadism, a condition that involves low testosterone levels.
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Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Advertisement Companies may also want to monitor how further negotiations unfold before committing ships to the area, amid concern that Israel’s parallel war against the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon risks derailing progress.
—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 June 2026
Crucially, markets will be watching whether a Burnham government would stick to Labour's existing fiscal rules and if his policy agenda risks adding to inflationary pressures.
—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
The health risks from this stress response are long-term.
—
Claudia Boyd-Barrett,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Their films’ starkness has potentially overwhelming power but also risks foregrounding flaws of judgment and finish.
—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
Wembanyama now risks undermining much of that newfound goodwill.
—
Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
More than a moral issue, the case risks a reputational crisis that could lead to declining sales, stock volatility, leadership instability and long-term damage to shareholder value, the organizations wrote.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
The column urges other scientific bodies to see this episode as a warning that neutrality in the face of organized assaults on science is itself a political choice that risks long‑term damage to research and public health.
—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risks
Noun
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Two weeks ago, Lutnick invoked export control authorities to require Anthropic to shut off access to its two most capable systems, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, citing threats to national security.
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The conflict over the past few months has increased war risk insurance costs for both maritime and aviation sectors, with insurers reassessing exposure due to missile threats, airspace closure, and other disruptions.
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That hazards statement originally had been in place through early Wednesday morning.
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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.
Verb
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Environmentalists say that plume endangers sea life.
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There’s lots of humiliation and frustration involved, as well as an incident that endangers his family.
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In England, four teenagers drowned in lakes and reservoirs during a recent hot spell, prompting one grieving father to warn families about the dangers of children playing near rivers and lakes, per Channels Television.
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Common illusions at sea include ships appearing as spinning in circles or sailing on land, posing dangers to commercial maritime vessels trying to navigate.
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The story centers on a therapist who ventures into a reality-bending dimension after one of her patients disappears inside it, according to the film's IMDb.
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Matt Damon leads the ensemble as Odysseus, the legendary king of Ithaca who ventures on a long and dangerous journey home after the Trojan War.
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is calling for the impeachment of the Miami-Dade judge who acquitted a woman by reason of insanity in the 2021 death of her 15-month-old daughter, arguing the ruling threatens public safety.
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Tien, wearing tennis shorts and an oversized white T-shirt that threatens to dwarf his modest frame, is eating an omelet from the players cafeteria, but someone seems to have forgotten his spinach.
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Confidence wavers when the sun confronts Neptune.
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Based on the popular Quebec comic book created by Samuel Parent and commissioned by and produced in collaboration with Télé-Québec, the series, aimed at 6 to 9-year-olds, follows the adventures of a fearless kid who confronts monsters that haunt children in the darkness of night.
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The rally in a swing district illustrates the benefits and perils Trump brings to his party’s candidates.
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“Risks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risks. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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