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as in threat
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 danger
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
children living in poverty are considered at risk for a number of medical and developmental problems
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as in to venture
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 to endanger
to place in danger
we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme
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Recent Examples of risk
Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
Jacksonville has more takeaways than any other team, and Trevor Lawrence is taking bigger risks (both throwing and scooting) under Liam Coen.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
Tropical Storm Jerry is meanwhile bringing heavy rain to the Caribbean island of Barbuda, along with the Leeward and Virgin islands, risking flash flooding, the hurricane center said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Their proposal would prohibit the EPA from using the program’s assessments in environmental rules, regulations, enforcement actions and permits that limit the amount of pollution allowed into air and water, and from using them to map the health risks from toxic chemicals.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
Jacksonville has more takeaways than any other team, and Trevor Lawrence is taking bigger risks (both throwing and scooting) under Liam Coen.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Some cautioned that another prime minister picked from the ranks of Macron's fragile centrist camp would risk being disavowed by Parliament's powerful lower house, prolonging the crisis.
—NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
Tropical Storm Jerry is meanwhile bringing heavy rain to the Caribbean island of Barbuda, along with the Leeward and Virgin islands, risking flash flooding, the hurricane center said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risk
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At the same time, the Federal Reserve’s shift back to rate cuts amid still-solid economic growth should continue to boost to the dollar, which will likely shrug off tariff threats, Brown predicted.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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But threats can range from someone with a gun, to someone resisting arrest, to many scenarios in between.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Leafs outchanced the opposition 81-46, including 34-20 on high-danger attempts.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Hale will be facing extreme danger at every corner.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These currents vary in speed and can swiftly become perilous for anyone venturing into the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Pierre Lescure, the former president of the Cannes Film Festival, is venturing into a new career chapter as head of the Studios de Paris.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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But cuts to federal staff and programs that address chronic disease could endanger that progress, according to a new report released Thursday.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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In June, 17 endangered and threatened sea turtles were released into the waters off Cape Cod, including three green sea turtles.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
16 Oct. 2025
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The swimming pool scene gave that sense of jeopardy.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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It is hoped that in the long run, more games and greater jeopardy attract bigger audiences and lead to a rise in TV money.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Beach hazards statements will remain in effect until conditions improve and are expected to be re-evaluated regularly.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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However, Starlink’s own public record also showcases how rapidly the collision hazards in orbit are evolving.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As recent legislation threatens to cut Medicaid access to millions of Americans, Erik Wexler joined several health system leaders in pressuring Congress to preserve funding and keep people insured.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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But this may be the first tech revolution that doesn’t vaporize the dinosaurs, the way mobile killed Nokia and threatened Microsoft, but grafts their DNA onto something new.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Faced with a deluge of Chinese competitors, debt issues and the collapse of a sale to Amazon, American home robotics company iRobot is in some trouble at the moment at the corporate level, and all the import tariffs of the rainbow may not be able to help, since iRobot manufactures in Asia.—
Loz Blain
October 14,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
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Some dogs his size might have ended up getting into some pretty major trouble trying to climb up onto the swing seat, but not Hank.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risk. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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