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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
This n—a came home talkin’ about, ‘These n—s snitched,’ when everybody risked their life and freedom for you, boy.
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Angel Diaz, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
The Western States Petroleum Association has been warning California lawmakers since last year that dwindling Central Valley oil production risked shuttering pipelines such as the San Pablo Bay conduit.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Turning on the hot floodlights would have risked cooking the birds and starting a fire.
—Mark Vancleave, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Suddenly, corporate policies explicitly designed to recruit or retain a broad range of talents with a focus on increasing the appeal to women and minorities were not only under scrutiny but also risked legal penalties.
—C200, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But the decision to launch the attack on Qatari soil reverberated instantly through the region and inside the White House, where officials said the strike risked derailing delicate diplomacy.
—Nik Popli, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Clarkin also said other student-athletes also participated and risked their participation.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Crops grew at a miracle pace, and such fertile land needed to be divided and mapped for all who risked the journey.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
In June, Thiel suggested to the Times that Musk has given up on Mars, at least as an all-consuming political goal, after concluding that socialism and wokeness risked following humanity there, meaning that the priority had to be stopping those values on Earth first.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Angel Diaz, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
The Western States Petroleum Association has been warning California lawmakers since last year that dwindling Central Valley oil production risked shuttering pipelines such as the San Pablo Bay conduit.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Turning on the hot floodlights would have risked cooking the birds and starting a fire.
—Mark Vancleave, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Suddenly, corporate policies explicitly designed to recruit or retain a broad range of talents with a focus on increasing the appeal to women and minorities were not only under scrutiny but also risked legal penalties.
—C200, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But the decision to launch the attack on Qatari soil reverberated instantly through the region and inside the White House, where officials said the strike risked derailing delicate diplomacy.
—Nik Popli, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Clarkin also said other student-athletes also participated and risked their participation.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Crops grew at a miracle pace, and such fertile land needed to be divided and mapped for all who risked the journey.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
In June, Thiel suggested to the Times that Musk has given up on Mars, at least as an all-consuming political goal, after concluding that socialism and wokeness risked following humanity there, meaning that the priority had to be stopping those values on Earth first.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risked
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His life in the creative arts has been less about personal spotlight and more about building a welcoming space for others to shine, and that has underpinned every endeavor Bell has ventured into.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Reporters ventured from far and wide to see the fourth-year coach — who’s 20-20 to this point — explain his way around one of UF’s worst losses this century.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Falling short in these areas means Stearns has endangered the most important job for any general manager — building a deep and reliable pipeline of starting pitching.—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Once mining is complete, Perpetua also has pledged to clean up and restore the site, and to reconnect habitat that endangered salmon populations have traditionally used for spawning.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some influencers may be tempted to categorize payments as tips that in reality don’t fit the bill or restructure their pay to take advantage of the tax break, Muresianu said.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Even though the thing that comes back is decidedly not his little boy, what parent wouldn't at least be tempted to go to the same lengths to bring back their child, regardless of the danger?—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While it is largely remembered today as an Arab revolt against British rule, it was also marked by internecine violence, with Husseini using it as an opportunity to consolidate control and murder those who threatened his rule.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many Dungeons and Dragons adventures feature the classic loop of a small settlement threatened by a nearby monster lair.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Tensions rose when 51-year-old Alfonso Ayala confronted Wilson, sparking a heated exchange that quickly turned physical, the station reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, there are straightforward ways to reduce your chances of being confronted with violent or disturbing videos.—
Annie Margaret,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jackson faced several setbacks this season but proved her fitness during the 100-meter dash rounds the past two days.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This operation faced some challenges due to warmer weather and lower relative humidity.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Risked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risked. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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