as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
a risky new adventure
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Recent Examples of risky
Putting Rui Hachimura in the deal would be risky due to his ability to knock down 3-point shots, but adding Wiggins could be a game-changer.
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Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
For some folks who’ve been hurt in the past (or maybe never had a close, emotionally safe relationship before), letting someone really see you—flaws and all—can seem risky, even terrifying.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 June 2025
Tech reporters Eric Newcomer and Tom Dotan said the deal was risky and compared it to Microsoft’s non-acquisition acquisition of Inflection AI, where almost the entire company was absorbed into Microsoft after failing to find traction.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 June 2025
Highly Unusual Water Toys and Soccer Stars The water sports at Siyam World feature toys most guests would otherwise never encounter—and most hotel owners would probably balk at: too costly, too risky, and with questionable ROI.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
For some folks who’ve been hurt in the past (or maybe never had a close, emotionally safe relationship before), letting someone really see you—flaws and all—can seem risky, even terrifying.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 June 2025
Tech reporters Eric Newcomer and Tom Dotan said the deal was risky and compared it to Microsoft’s non-acquisition acquisition of Inflection AI, where almost the entire company was absorbed into Microsoft after failing to find traction.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 June 2025
Highly Unusual Water Toys and Soccer Stars The water sports at Siyam World feature toys most guests would otherwise never encounter—and most hotel owners would probably balk at: too costly, too risky, and with questionable ROI.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risky
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At times, the Algerian even operated as a wide forward as O’Neil grappled with a forward injury crisis and identified Ait-Nouri as his most dangerous attacking threat.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Furthermore, is a reliance on new safety and driver assistance features potentially dangerous? Ford recall extends to over one million vehicles due to rearview camera issue Why are over a million Ford models included in NHTSA's recent recall notices?—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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What To Know There are currently no major wildfires reported in the areas, but officials warned that hazardous conditions could rapidly change this status.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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The attempts to reach the group were not successful because of the hazardous conditions, so a boat was deployed to rescue the group, troopers said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2025
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Actually using tariffs to finance a big chunk of the federal government would be a painful and perilous undertaking, budget wonks say.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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Yet the prevailing winds are those of geopolitical rivalry and division, turning our greatest global commons into an increasingly contested and perilous domain.—
Sturla Henriksen,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Nobody else can do what Isak does, but Newcastle lack serious backup at centre-forward.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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There were no serious injuries reported or arrests made among the crowd of about 500 teenagers.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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“Risky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risky. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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