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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
mountain climbing is a risk, but the thrill and challenge are worth it
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as in danger
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
children living in poverty are considered at risk for a number of medical and developmental problems
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as in to venture
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 to endanger
to place in danger
we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme
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Recent Examples of risk
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
Small amounts of heavy metals and glyphosate are common in the food supply—moderate consumption of these cookies is unlikely to pose health risks.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Celia Ford, Vox, 17 Mar. 2025
Those who volunteer to risk their lives in service to the United States deserve better.
—Carlos Del Toro, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Ethical Considerations There’s a risk of blurring boundaries between coaching and therapy, especially if clients expect long-term healing from short sessions.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
Small amounts of heavy metals and glyphosate are common in the food supply—moderate consumption of these cookies is unlikely to pose health risks.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
But producing specialized knowledge creators and expert researchers is a good deal for any country trying to solve big societal problems, and devaluing it risks driving smart people out of the US, where their work is under attack.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 17 Mar. 2025
Those who volunteer to risk their lives in service to the United States deserve better.
—Carlos Del Toro, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risk
Noun
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Brown offered a brief history of DEI initiatives and offered his opinion on major attacks as part of his threat assessment.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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The swirling snows that plagued Montana in last week’s 1923 have cleared by the time Episode 3 gets underway, but that doesn’t mean that the threat has passed for the Duttons and their extended circle.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Among the many dangers in free agency is getting stuck paying players for past production that never gets replicated.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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As regions warm and snowfall becomes more scarce, many feel the Winter Olympics are in greater danger than their summer counterparts.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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National Association of Letter Carriers President Brian L. Renfroe cautioned that the USPS requires practical, sensible solutions rather than privatization efforts that could endanger the jobs of 640,000 postal workers.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Under Florida’s red flag law, enacted after the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting in Broward, law enforcement can seize a person’s weapon with a risk protection order if it’s deemed a person will endanger himself or others.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The cops, including the corrupt Officer Powell (Hamish Allan-Headley), had already gotten to the witness, who changes his tune and throws Hector’s fate into jeopardy. Matt decides to go on the offensive to get Hector free.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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Other programs like the Master Woodland Manager Program would be also put into jeopardy.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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He is charged with conspiracy, attacking civilians, murder in violation of the law or war, terrorism, hijacking or hazarding a vessel or aircraft and intentionally causing serious bodily injury.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Navy prosecuted Seaman Recruit Ryan Mays on charges of aggravated arson and willfully hazarding a vessel.—
Ziva Branstetter,
ProPublica,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Season 4 picks up as Johnson faces new and dangerous adversaries who threaten to dismantle everything he’s built.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Mar. 2025
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Instead of awarding subsidies, though, Trump wants to punish chipmakers who do business outside the US, threatening to impose tariffs on semiconductor imports potentially as soon as April 2.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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He was also seen bleeding from his nose and was having trouble getting into the wheelchair on his own.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Making a few calls to a person’s previous employers can save you a lot of trouble in the long run.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risk. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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