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as in ventured
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 endangered
to place in danger
we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risked
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The probe has ventured into the sun’s atmosphere, an environment with extreme temperatures.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Jan. 2025 -
The front that ventured over North Florida overnight Wednesday will continue to move south with a dry, cool air mass coming with northwesterly winds.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Jan. 2025
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But a surge in deaths in recent years – much of which has been blamed on poor water quality, algae blooms, increasingly busier waters and red tide – has led officials to consider whether the manatee should again be considered endangered.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
30 Dec. 2024
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Pygmy hippos are endangered The International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies pygmy hippos as endangered on its Red List of Threatened Species.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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You may be tempted to pump the wand into the tube to get the brush saturated, but don't—MAC says this causes the formula to dry out.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
24 Dec. 2024
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Sources say Ratcliffe felt either man might be tempted by the appeal of United, with both having the resources.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Of the 24 species of scrub mints known today, over half are listed as threatened or endangered at either the state or federal level.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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However, salt damage incurred in the 1970s due to the installation of a heated concrete slab, which aggravated the salt stored in the 18th and 19th centuries, threatened the church’s structural integrity.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2025
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The sergeant confronted and then chased the suspect on foot.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
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When confronted with the allegations, Lopez-Robles declined a police interview, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
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However, the deal has faced stiff bipartisan political opposition since the day it was announced.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Overcome the common fears Fear of failure or feeling too old to start a new business can prevent you from moving forward, but many successful entrepreneurs faced these same fears and still managed to build businesses that thrive.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Risked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risked. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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