as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
a risky new adventure
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Recent Examples of risky
Instead, the fund invested in risky assets that were unprofitable, had very little return on investment, and carried a large amount of debt, said the news release.
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Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
With her alluring voice, Estevie sings about getting caught up in a risky romance without worrying about the consequences.
—Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
The edict is also risky, potentially giving viewers the sense that Brennan is less able to question or challenge her guests — one of the main elements of TV’s Sunday political shows that bring viewers to them in the first place.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
With that being said, driving barefoot can also be risky.
—Georgea Kovanis, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
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Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
With her alluring voice, Estevie sings about getting caught up in a risky romance without worrying about the consequences.
—Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
The edict is also risky, potentially giving viewers the sense that Brennan is less able to question or challenge her guests — one of the main elements of TV’s Sunday political shows that bring viewers to them in the first place.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
With that being said, driving barefoot can also be risky.
—Georgea Kovanis, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risky
Adjective
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Whatever happens in their final qualifier, against Argentina on Tuesday, La Tri will travel to the World Cup next summer as one of South America’s most dangerous teams.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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To dissidents, she has been seen as a hero putting her life on the line; to Modi’s supporters, as a dangerous subversive who is anti-national and anti-Hindu.—
Anderson Tepper,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Try dropping these items at a local hazardous waste disposal site.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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If the story itself was perilous, so was the shoot.—
Andy Hazel,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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And the Orizzonti jury prize was handed to Japanese director Akio Fujimoto for his drama Lost Land, the story of two Rohingya child refugees on a perilous journey to reach Malaysia.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Thankfully, the most recent accident was less serious, and Sabrina and their unborn child were ultimately okay.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Between them, Sinner and Alcaraz have dispatched their only serious rival in three straight majors, largely making every other match at these tournaments feel almost immaterial.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Risky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risky. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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