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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
In December, a satellite deployed from a Chinese rocket also risked colliding with a Starlink sat, prompting SpaceX to call for better coordination in the aerospace industry.
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Critics, however, warned that the approach risked eroding longstanding norms intended to shield prosecutorial decisions from political influence.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
Acquisition officials warned at the time that the policy risked slowing down routine purchasing and urgent buys alike, especially during DHS's busiest contracting period.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Large portions of that order have been blocked by courts following lawsuits brought by voting rights groups and Democratic attorneys general, who argued the president exceeded his constitutional authority and risked disenfranchising voters.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Shiite minorities in other countries tend to view Iranian leaders as protectors and have sometimes risked personal safety to protest the war.
—Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Lewis risked much in trying to help those who had a tough start in life up the ladder.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Some church leaders also warned that reports of a revival risked being used to promote a form of Christian nationalism that was at odds with Christ’s message.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
But critics argued that the measures risked concentrating too much power in the executive branch.
—Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Critics, however, warned that the approach risked eroding longstanding norms intended to shield prosecutorial decisions from political influence.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
Acquisition officials warned at the time that the policy risked slowing down routine purchasing and urgent buys alike, especially during DHS's busiest contracting period.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Large portions of that order have been blocked by courts following lawsuits brought by voting rights groups and Democratic attorneys general, who argued the president exceeded his constitutional authority and risked disenfranchising voters.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Shiite minorities in other countries tend to view Iranian leaders as protectors and have sometimes risked personal safety to protest the war.
—Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Lewis risked much in trying to help those who had a tough start in life up the ladder.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Some church leaders also warned that reports of a revival risked being used to promote a form of Christian nationalism that was at odds with Christ’s message.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
But critics argued that the measures risked concentrating too much power in the executive branch.
—Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risked
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The crew will test systems and hardware for future expeditions to the surface while traveling up to 6,000 miles beyond the far side of the moon — the farthest humans have ever ventured in space.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kelly ventured to space four times during NASA’s shuttle program and retired from the agency in 2011 after a 15-year career.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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British men Hamza Iqbal, 20, and Rehan Khan, 19, and a 17-year-old of dual British-Pakistani nationality, all from east London, were charged Friday with arson and being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Both of those species are critically endangered.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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The victim’s father confronted Duggar about the incidents this year, investigators learned.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The conclusion among many was that Iran was now an enemy to be confronted and contained.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Islamic republic has threatened to attack vessels traversing the strait throughout the conflict, which has effectively closed off the conduit, trapping hundreds of ships in the Persian Gulf and spiking oil prices globally.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
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Trump had earlier threatened to expand attacks to Iran’s civilian energy infrastructure, including water desalination plants, if Tehran failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Greta is so flummoxed by this gorgeous creature standing before her that she's tempted to genuflect and kiss her hand instead of shaking it.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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You may be tempted to leap ahead — stay strong!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the third inning Rocker was faced with runners on the corners with Spencer Steer up to bat with two outs, and Rocker retired the left fielder in three pitches, ending with a ground out to third base to escape the inning with no damage.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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First-year manager Kurt Suzuki said the pitchers the Angels have faced are part of the issue.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Risked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risked. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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