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noun

Definition of risksnext
plural of risk
as in threats
something that may cause injury or harm mountain climbing is a risk, but the thrill and challenge are worth it

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risks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of risk
1
as in hazards
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 endangers
to place in danger we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme

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  1. threats
  2. dangers
  3. threatens
Noun
  • Key parts of the plan must involve protecting the employee from threats at both home and the workplace—sporadic application can knock you out of deductibility.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Climate change exacerbates the threats with rising temperatures disrupting migration patterns and diminishing the availability of milkweed, the monarch caterpillar's essential food source.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of threats
Noun
  • Although the water may be a fun way for your pooch to exercise, the water may have some dangers lurking beneath it.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Turner hopes Bruce's growing popularity later in life will raise awareness of the dangers and damage of backyard dog breeding and the joy that comes with adopting a pet.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of dangers
Verb
  • In his scene with Davis, a minor mishap threatens to tank the pooch’s chance at taking home the top prize, forcing Charlotte to turn on the charm to get on Frei’s character’s good side.
    John Russell, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Mass layoffs continue to plague even seemingly stable companies, while AI advancement threatens traditional roles.
    Rebekah Bastian, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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