Synonyms of run the risk of

run the risk of

phrase

as in risk

to take a chance on

If you don't use your turn signal when driving, you run the risk of causing an accident.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• risk
• hazard
• gamble (on)
• adventure
• venture
• chance
• tempt
• confront
• breast
• challenge
• endanger
• subject
• face
• menace
• outbrave
• brave
• dare
• bet (on)
• imperil
• brazen
• compromise
• jeopardize
• wager
• beard
• expose
• defy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of run the risk of

Protest albums always run the risk of relying too much on the lyrics instead of making music that people will actually listen to. — Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2026

Such an approach runs the risk of gawking at an unfamiliar people, their hegemonies and their ways of life, even with the best intentions. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Smaller glass shards likely won’t cause symptoms, but bigger pieces with sharp edges run the risk of damaging the throat, stomach and intestines, according to the National Capital Poison Center. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Existing mapping tools modify proteins as they are being generated, running the risk of changing their distributions. — Mike McRae 03, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026