as in threats
something that may cause injury or harm
mountain climbing is a risk, but the thrill and challenge are worth it
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1
as in hazards
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 endangers
to place in danger
we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme
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Recent Examples of risks
Nicole Williams,
AJC.com,
6 July 2026
And the economic risks of higher inflation and lower consumption as a result of the fuel shortages could not have come at a worse time.
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Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
The wide range reflects different risks over the five-year period the estimate covers.
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Brett Rowland The Center Square,
Arkansas Online,
5 July 2026
The total number may also be far higher, as the already opaque practices of the shipping industry have been exacerbated by the risks of war.
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Weilun Soon,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
Desperation simply did not equate to risks and quality in these teams’ second group game.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
These tiny particles can cause health risks for people in at-risk groups.
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Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters Global stock markets have been volatile as investors continue to assess geopolitical risks in the Middle East, fundamentals and valuations of companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) market and key economic data.
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Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Peace under these conditions is little more than a postponement of hostilities, and the risks of appeasement are always high.
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Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Kalshi risks more Illinois fights Illinois seems certain that there are many questions that courts must answer before prediction markets like Kalshi can keep taking sports wagers.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
But experts and users warn that technology risks eroding authenticity and chemistry at the heart of real-world relationships.
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Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
In an April 9 letter to their downstream counterparts, the governors of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming warned that using water from their smaller reservoirs to bolster Lake Powell risks jobs and tourism in their states.
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Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Levine argued that when decisions ordinarily made by a university president or full board are concentrated in the chair’s hands, the university risks both internal conflict and legal questions about whether actions were properly authorized in public view.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Any dissent now risks being recast as treason.
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semafor.com,
25 June 2026
At its core, the play examines what happens when loyalty to an institution collides with a commitment to the truth, as a young lawyer risks his career to challenge powerful military leaders and expose wrongdoing within the ranks.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Heart risks In 2015, the US Food and Drug Administration required label changes on testosterone therapy that stated the safety and effectiveness had not been established for men who had signs and symptoms associated with idiopathic hypogonadism, a condition that involves low testosterone levels.
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Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Noun
But this should be guided and individualized by the right expert in terms of counseling and determining both the risks and benefits of sports based on the cardiac diagnosis and type of sport engaged in by the athlete.
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Nicole Williams,
AJC.com,
6 July 2026
And the economic risks of higher inflation and lower consumption as a result of the fuel shortages could not have come at a worse time.
—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
The wide range reflects different risks over the five-year period the estimate covers.
—
Brett Rowland The Center Square,
Arkansas Online,
5 July 2026
The total number may also be far higher, as the already opaque practices of the shipping industry have been exacerbated by the risks of war.
—
Weilun Soon,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
Desperation simply did not equate to risks and quality in these teams’ second group game.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
These tiny particles can cause health risks for people in at-risk groups.
—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters Global stock markets have been volatile as investors continue to assess geopolitical risks in the Middle East, fundamentals and valuations of companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) market and key economic data.
—
Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Peace under these conditions is little more than a postponement of hostilities, and the risks of appeasement are always high.
—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Verb
The current system risks patient dissatisfaction if complex issues aren't addressed by doctors, and further physician disenfranchisement is unsustainable.
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Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Kalshi risks more Illinois fights Illinois seems certain that there are many questions that courts must answer before prediction markets like Kalshi can keep taking sports wagers.
—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
But experts and users warn that technology risks eroding authenticity and chemistry at the heart of real-world relationships.
—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
In an April 9 letter to their downstream counterparts, the governors of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming warned that using water from their smaller reservoirs to bolster Lake Powell risks jobs and tourism in their states.
—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Levine argued that when decisions ordinarily made by a university president or full board are concentrated in the chair’s hands, the university risks both internal conflict and legal questions about whether actions were properly authorized in public view.
—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Any dissent now risks being recast as treason.
—
semafor.com,
25 June 2026
At its core, the play examines what happens when loyalty to an institution collides with a commitment to the truth, as a young lawyer risks his career to challenge powerful military leaders and expose wrongdoing within the ranks.
—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Heart risks In 2015, the US Food and Drug Administration required label changes on testosterone therapy that stated the safety and effectiveness had not been established for men who had signs and symptoms associated with idiopathic hypogonadism, a condition that involves low testosterone levels.
—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risks
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When Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks and led them to the 2024 NBA Finals, his two centers — Derek Lively and Daniel Gafford — were exceptional in their roles as lob threats, blocking shots and rolling to the rim.
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Police said they were notified Monday about the threats, which were directed at the center in the 27000 block of Dequindre Road.
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That hazards statement originally had been in place through early Wednesday morning.
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Forecasters say confidence is lower in the exact timing, where storms will be strongest, and which hazards will be most likely.
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Other critics of the tax are highlighting statements from Newsom that the tax endangers state revenues, seemingly targeting left-leaning voters who may have reservations about the proposal.
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Environmentalists say that plume endangers sea life.
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Many experts have cautioned against the dangers of over-intervening during delivery; at the same time, the availability of clinical care, when properly deployed, has clearly saved countless lives.
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Wildfire experts have been warning for months that extreme fire dangers are likely this summer.
Verb
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The story centers on a therapist who ventures into a reality-bending dimension after one of her patients disappears inside it, according to the film's IMDb.
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Matt Damon leads the ensemble as Odysseus, the legendary king of Ithaca who ventures on a long and dangerous journey home after the Trojan War.
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Officials say the invasive predator threatens the Bay's ecosystem by preying on native species.
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The freshwater mollusk, first spotted in North America in the Delta in 2024, threatens water systems by clogging pipes and altering the food web.
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While celebrating this enduring model, the nation confronts serious challenges and concerning efforts to suppress civic groups.
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When ambitious young athlete Jamal (Stenline) enters her life and confronts the dangerous world around her, everything fractures.
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The rally in a swing district illustrates the benefits and perils Trump brings to his party’s candidates.
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“Risks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risks. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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