as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
a risky new adventure
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Recent Examples of risky
Critics are now questioning the culture of risky livestream stunts, while supporters mourn a creator who inspired millions with his passion for flight.
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Using a few tablespoons of seed oil to cook with or on salad isn't risky.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Sneaking into a plane's landing gear can be highly risky, health and aviation experts have previously told USA TODAY.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Even attending legal hearings has become risky.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Using a few tablespoons of seed oil to cook with or on salad isn't risky.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Sneaking into a plane's landing gear can be highly risky, health and aviation experts have previously told USA TODAY.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Even attending legal hearings has become risky.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risky
Adjective
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So quick, so dangerous in the final third, and surely so motivated to revive his career in a World Cup year.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But even hanging around the base camp can be dangerous, as hundreds of holiday makers were trapped when the area was hit in an unexpected blizzard over the weekend.—
Kaijing Xiao,
ABC News,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Soon enough, the hazardous conditions overwhelm the area and Kevin has to get creative with maps and his driving skills, plus embrace a daredevil spirit, for even a chance of making it out alive with his young charges.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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The computer scientists used an AI program to generate DNA codes for more than 75,000 variants of hazardous proteins – and the firewalls used by DNA manufacturers weren't consistently able to catch them.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But after arriving to the property, she’s lured into a desperate scavenger hunt down a perilous rabbit hole.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Large rock-face murals scattered across the desert in northern Saudi Arabia represent one of the most ambitious – and perilous – creative feats of ancient humans, with researchers arguing that the massive carvings acted as visual beacons, guiding people toward crucial water sources.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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From a potentially serious injury sustained by linebacker Dwight Nunoo to a multitude of mistakes, Saturday’s 51-10 loss to the host Connecticut Huskies (4-2) was devastating to FIU (2-3).—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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This was a period of serious violence in Argentina, with the most notable death in footballing terms being the assassination of General Omar Actis, the head of the World Cup organising committee.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Risky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risky. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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