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as in ventured
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 endangered
to place in danger
we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme
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Recent Examples of risked
The prospect of a widening conflict risked weakening economic growth worldwide.
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Chris Megerian, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
The living room, encased in dark mahogany panelling, looked onto a drab alleyway filled with trash bins, and the apartment’s two floors were connected by a narrow spiral staircase that risked putting parents in mind of a broken neck.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
This means no glory and no promotion for Go-myung, who risked so much of himself to help save the day.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Some betting operators saw this as an inefficient method that risked overcharging relative to user count.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
JPMorgan noted that retail traders bought while institutional investors de-risked, suggesting the latter was behind the pullback.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Together, these laureates represent a powerful lineage of women who have risked personal freedom to advance civil liberties and promote democratic reform worldwide.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The mass shooting and fire could have been deadlier if not for the bravery of those who risked their lives to save others, Danic said.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Rather than enhancing diplomacy, the operation risked derailing talks and escalating conflict.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
Chris Megerian, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
The living room, encased in dark mahogany panelling, looked onto a drab alleyway filled with trash bins, and the apartment’s two floors were connected by a narrow spiral staircase that risked putting parents in mind of a broken neck.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
This means no glory and no promotion for Go-myung, who risked so much of himself to help save the day.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Some betting operators saw this as an inefficient method that risked overcharging relative to user count.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
JPMorgan noted that retail traders bought while institutional investors de-risked, suggesting the latter was behind the pullback.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Together, these laureates represent a powerful lineage of women who have risked personal freedom to advance civil liberties and promote democratic reform worldwide.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The mass shooting and fire could have been deadlier if not for the bravery of those who risked their lives to save others, Danic said.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Rather than enhancing diplomacy, the operation risked derailing talks and escalating conflict.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risked
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Charting a southerly route, Columbus ventured across the Atlantic from the Canary Islands to the Dominica Passage between the islands of Guadeloupe and Dominica.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Zegna ventured into new territory by producing and distributing all of Ford’s men’s and women’s fashion and accessories.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The corals, which have been dominant reef builders in Florida for the past 10,000 years, were already critically endangered due to a host of factors including disease, pollution, hurricanes and ocean warming.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Such bleaching is a signal that corals’ health is endangered.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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Hoka Ora Primo Recovery Slip-on Sneaker These Hoka recovery sneakers are so comfy you may be tempted to use them as everyday slippers.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Now, with a new seasonal lineup, you’ll be tempted with scents that remind you of your family’s holiday dessert buffet.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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More than two years after the fatal shooting, Lorincz maintained her side of the story that the kids had trespassed on her property and threatened her life.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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But this season remains threatened by law-breaking.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When confronted, the student reportedly denied it but refused to provide the staffer with his backpack, according to the complaint.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
28 Oct. 2025
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The school called my mom, who confronted the teacher.—
Erin Silvia,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The president and his party have faced three corruption scandals this year, while Argentina’s slowing economy and frustration with high unemployment rates helped push Milei’s approval to the lowest level of his term ahead of the vote.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Waupun Correctional Institution has also faced a series of deaths among those incarcerated there in recent years and is now under investigation by federal officials over how drugs and contraband were smuggled inside.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Risked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risked. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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