as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
a risky new adventure
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Recent Examples of risky
Next came another potentially risky command: curl along with the address of the attacker’s server.
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025
Some third-party safety groups flagged the heat shield issues as too risky for a human crew.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 30 July 2025
But travel can be risky when the ice starts to form or melt.
—Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
In Atwater’s view, the most aggressive traders have already moved on to riskier frontiers – digital tokens, leveraged ETFs, prediction markets — while meme stocks have become more of a cultural rerun.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for risky
Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025
Some third-party safety groups flagged the heat shield issues as too risky for a human crew.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 30 July 2025
But travel can be risky when the ice starts to form or melt.
—Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
In Atwater’s view, the most aggressive traders have already moved on to riskier frontiers – digital tokens, leveraged ETFs, prediction markets — while meme stocks have become more of a cultural rerun.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for risky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risky
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More dangerous heat waves The Great Lakes region warmed substantially faster in the six years since the last assessment than it did in decades prior, the report shows.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Here's what each means, according to the NWS: Heat advisory: A heat advisory is the lowest level and is issued for dangerous heat conditions that are not expected to reach the criteria for a more serious alert.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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Despite receiving safety stamps of approval, the process for building the Las Vegas tunnels came under fire for worker safety violations and concerns, with the project being cited for numerous violations that included injuries and exposure to hazardous materials.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Tyler Swardson with Greenwood Fire said their hazardous materials response team is on site to address any potential hazards.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
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In a perilous moment, the titular character uses the bullwhip to attach to a German cargo truck’s rear and drag behind it, saving himself from getting crushed beneath it.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
22 July 2025
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This surge in extreme heat drives up energy demand and poses serious health risks to vulnerable populations.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The other two were taken to the hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries, police said.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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“Risky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risky. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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