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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
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
The good news: Better core strength can reduce your risk of lower back pain, Hamilton says.
—Danielle Zickl, SELF, 24 Apr. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Former Social Security Administrator Martin O’Malley and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver had spent over an hour at a Lee’s Summit retirement village talking about how President Donald Trump risked destabilizing the federal program when a small woman with an Austrian accent spoke up.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In fact, the risk of fires along the East Coast the rest of spring extends as far south as parts of southern Florida.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
The good news: Better core strength can reduce your risk of lower back pain, Hamilton says.
—Danielle Zickl, SELF, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Cross-border clashes erupted the following year, leading to a 2021 truce that has largely been upheld but now risks being unraveled due to the militant attack this week.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Former Social Security Administrator Martin O’Malley and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver had spent over an hour at a Lee’s Summit retirement village talking about how President Donald Trump risked destabilizing the federal program when a small woman with an Austrian accent spoke up.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risk
Noun
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There is no sudden threat to your bank details or phone data or identity or anything else.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Detecting their acoustic signatures, the Sentry nodes can process the information, identify the threat, and recommend a course of action to the human commander, who can authorize a swarm of AUVs to engage the hostile with a barrage of small but deadly torpedoes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This behavior mimics their wild ancestors, who would ambush prey from above or perch in trees to avoid danger.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Arkansas Forestry Division listed wildfire danger in Benton County, and all other counties in the state, as low as of 8:40 a.m. Monday.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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In the midst of their new marital bliss, the couple decided to venture into business together.—
Kiara Byrd,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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The toxics killed fish and wildlife, closed beaches, and endangered environmentally sensitive areas.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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Without strategic global action, this figure could triple in the coming decades, threatening marine ecosystems, endangering wildlife, and impacting the millions of people who rely on the ocean for food, income, and survival.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So why is the proposal to locate a shelter here in such jeopardy — to the point where Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has said the project is dead?—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2025
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These rangers are dedicated to their work of connecting New York City kids with nature and learning opportunities, but job instability puts the entire ranger team and their programming in constant jeopardy.—
Adam Ganser,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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He is charged with conspiracy, attacking civilians, murder in violation of the law or war, terrorism, hijacking or hazarding a vessel or aircraft and intentionally causing serious bodily injury.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Navy prosecuted Seaman Recruit Ryan Mays on charges of aggravated arson and willfully hazarding a vessel.—
Ziva Branstetter,
ProPublica,
29 Jan. 2025
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But inaccuracies threatened to discredit the emerging field of meteorology and could leave fishermen frustratingly grounded during calm weather.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Apr. 2025
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Now cuts to federal funding threaten efforts to prevent more cases and outbreaks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Apr. 2025
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In this poll, Trump's troubles don't seem to have provided a boost for Democrats.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, there are no security patrols that could keep an eye out for who’s coming in and out or to notify police if trouble is brewing.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risk. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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