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as in venturing
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 endangering
to place in danger
we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme
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Recent Examples of risking
He was abducted from the Nova festival after risking his life to help others escape the attack.
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Itay Stern, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
In the premiere episode Woodruff travels to El Mirador, a former thriving Mayan city now hidden by a near-impenetrable rainforest, to witness the park rangers who are risking their lives to save the rainforest at large and their heritage.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The confrontations, while risking a broader conflict, also pose a geopolitical opportunity for India, which has cautiously sought to improve relations with the Taliban, perhaps filling the diplomatic hole left by its regional rival, Pakistan, analysts said.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Several of her cabinet picks have close ties to Taiwan, risking friction with Beijing, Japan’s top trading partner.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Like Lawrence, Sam Darnold isn’t squeamish about passing into tight windows or risking an INT blemish.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The key would be making sure the curls can move freely without risking things falling out.
—Anneke Knot, Allure, 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
In his remarks, Leo referenced world atrocities, including the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, noting that reporters are risking their lives to provide truth to communities across the globe.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025
Itay Stern, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
In the premiere episode Woodruff travels to El Mirador, a former thriving Mayan city now hidden by a near-impenetrable rainforest, to witness the park rangers who are risking their lives to save the rainforest at large and their heritage.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The confrontations, while risking a broader conflict, also pose a geopolitical opportunity for India, which has cautiously sought to improve relations with the Taliban, perhaps filling the diplomatic hole left by its regional rival, Pakistan, analysts said.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Several of her cabinet picks have close ties to Taiwan, risking friction with Beijing, Japan’s top trading partner.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Like Lawrence, Sam Darnold isn’t squeamish about passing into tight windows or risking an INT blemish.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The key would be making sure the curls can move freely without risking things falling out.
—Anneke Knot, Allure, 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
In his remarks, Leo referenced world atrocities, including the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, noting that reporters are risking their lives to provide truth to communities across the globe.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risking
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Soorty is venturing beyond blue with Aura, a non-denim line.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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The roughly 200-mile stretch through northern Wisconsin is a particular delight, venturing from massive waterfalls (Copper Falls State Park and Pattison State Park) to countless lakes and the pine tunnels of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As reported by Breaking Defense, NORTHCOM ran hundreds of real-world drone attack scenarios to test different detection and defeat systems to see what works best without endangering civilian airspace.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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Threats from people Additional human pressures are also endangering these unique areas.—
Jessica Beaudette,
The Conversation,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But confronting these primal fears heightens the experience.—
Heide Brandes,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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The protests are led by a youth movement which uses symbols — including a pirate flag from popular Japanese manga One Piece, a stand-in for confronting oppression — associated with demonstrations in other countries, including Morocco, Nepal, and Peru.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Signing bonuses are at an all-time high, threatening to attract individuals who place personal financial gain over principle.—
Keith Wilson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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But trade tensions have reignited, with Trump threatening to impose tariffs starting at 130% on Chinese exports by November 1, up from the 30% minimum rate currently in effect.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Pricing must stay fair enough for casual fans yet tempting enough for collectors.—
Dmitrii Khasanov,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Our moments of uncanny convergence—like bumping into an old flame at the exact right (or wrong) time—function like indulgences did in the days of Martin Luther, tempting us in the promise of paradise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Sixx isn’t hazarding a guess as to when the next batch of new material will come along.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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About two-thirds of Levshunov’s even-strength ice time this season has come alongside Kaiser, and the Blackhawks haven’t been scored on in those minutes, while significantly out-chancing opponents.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Today, Long Island remains a blend of suburban life, coastal culture, and historic estates while also facing challenges of rising seas and housing affordability.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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Phypers is facing criminal charges, including two counts of injuring a spouse, cohabitant, fiancé, boyfriend, girlfriend or child's parent; and two counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Risking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risking. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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