RUNNING THE RISK OF Synonyms: 27 Similar Words

running the risk of

phrase

present participle of run the risk of

as in gambling (on)

to take a chance on If you don't use your turn signal when driving, you run the risk of causing an accident.

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Recent Examples of running the risk of The poor man either stays home or poaches, running the risk of a heavy fine and a term in a jail cell. — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026 Showers and thunderstorms expected this afternoon into this evening region-wide could produce two to three inches of rain per hour, running the risk of flash flooding, especially in urban areas, the alert said. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 21 July 2026

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“Running the risk of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20the%20risk%20of. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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