as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
a risky new adventure
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Recent Examples of risky
World premieres are risky, and the writing for this one hasn’t yet settled.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
But recently, these insured pieces started going missing and worse, there's no paper trail of Harley being directed to make these risky investments.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
Each visit has been grounded in national economic self-interest, and while trust in China may be limited, reliance on Washington now feels less certain — more to the point, riskier.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Sometimes, a veto just isn’t possible, or is risky.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for risky
Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
But recently, these insured pieces started going missing and worse, there's no paper trail of Harley being directed to make these risky investments.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
Each visit has been grounded in national economic self-interest, and while trust in China may be limited, reliance on Washington now feels less certain — more to the point, riskier.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Sometimes, a veto just isn’t possible, or is risky.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for risky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risky
Adjective
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As Son combined with Denis Bouanga – MLS’ most dangerous attacker three years running – the club counted 19 of its last 22 regular-season goals (plus four of six in the postseason) thanks to them.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ten manufacturers of ultraprocessed foods are also facing a lawsuit, filed in December by San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu, that alleges companies knowingly engineered and marketed addictive, dangerous products while hiding the risks and causing a public health crisis.—
Sarah Koch,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Inspectors found shortcomings such as employing unqualified instructors, failing to test students’ skills or teach them how to handle hazardous materials and using the wrong equipment to teach drivers.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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An image of public entities failing to comply with the law about lead paint, hazardous trash collection, or other public hazards.—
Emily Galvin Almanza,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the unstable snowpack, high winds and whiteout conditions made search-and-recovery efforts too perilous, prompting first responders to leave behind the bodies of deceased skiers and suspend operations on Wednesday and Thursday.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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The island is a stop on one of the deadliest migration routes in the world, and migrants who arrive there have often made a perilous journey across the sea.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Fajardo-Acosta described him as an extremely serious person who also possessed a good sense of humor, spoke very eloquently and read all the time.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lawmaker Jorge Arreaza, who presented the bill, highlighted these carve-outs to ensure the measure does not shield serious offenses.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Risky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risky. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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