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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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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2
as in endangers
to place in danger
we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme
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Recent Examples of risks
Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
At Electric Goddess, their projects begin with an in-depth strategy session to align on goals, risks, and vision before tailoring a plan that fits.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
But several yields hit notable milestones, reigniting discussion over the opportunities and risks in government debt.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Orbital compute, however, comes with significant risks and unknowns.
—Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Know the risks before leaving your boat or RV on a public road.
—Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 31 Aug. 2025
To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
If the effort once again stalls, reform advocates say, Congress risks squandering what may be its best chance in a decade to act.
—Nik Popli, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
The region risks reverting to its default setting, which is peace that has characteristics of war, with Iran planning to attack its enemies but not actively doing so, and vice versa.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
While rooted in good intentions to promote diversity and sensitivity, the movement has evolved into a moral panic that risks stifling creativity and narrowing the bounds of free expression.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
For policymakers and investors alike, ignoring these signs risks the underestimation of broader economic fragility.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
At the Founder’s Day Pyre, where Dort wants to honor Wednesday and her friends for saving Nevermore last semester, the stalker hides Wednesday’s only copy of her novel in the Pyre, which is shaped like a Raven, and Wednesday risks her life to recover the manuscript.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
While Google risks losing some search traffic and predictability, analysts say Apple could take a bigger financial hit.
—Mackenzie Sigalos,kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
The 50% levy risks decades of warming ties between Washington and New Delhi.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
Others say that approach risks keeping critical documents under wraps and delays a fuller accounting.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
At Electric Goddess, their projects begin with an in-depth strategy session to align on goals, risks, and vision before tailoring a plan that fits.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
But several yields hit notable milestones, reigniting discussion over the opportunities and risks in government debt.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Orbital compute, however, comes with significant risks and unknowns.
—Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Know the risks before leaving your boat or RV on a public road.
—Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 31 Aug. 2025
To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
As aid groups say famine has already taken hold, the assault risks the lives of remaining hostages—captured by Hamas in its October 2023 attack—while Netanyahu faces mounting political turmoil at home, even as Washington continues to hold Hamas responsible for prolonging the conflict.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
If the effort once again stalls, reform advocates say, Congress risks squandering what may be its best chance in a decade to act.
—Nik Popli, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
The region risks reverting to its default setting, which is peace that has characteristics of war, with Iran planning to attack its enemies but not actively doing so, and vice versa.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
While rooted in good intentions to promote diversity and sensitivity, the movement has evolved into a moral panic that risks stifling creativity and narrowing the bounds of free expression.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
For policymakers and investors alike, ignoring these signs risks the underestimation of broader economic fragility.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
At the Founder’s Day Pyre, where Dort wants to honor Wednesday and her friends for saving Nevermore last semester, the stalker hides Wednesday’s only copy of her novel in the Pyre, which is shaped like a Raven, and Wednesday risks her life to recover the manuscript.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
While Google risks losing some search traffic and predictability, analysts say Apple could take a bigger financial hit.
—Mackenzie Sigalos,kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
The 50% levy risks decades of warming ties between Washington and New Delhi.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risks
Noun
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The threats are sometimes even leveled against family members.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Looking at the depth chart, the Eagles now have three threats coming out of the backfield.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beach hazards statements alert the public to dangerous water conditions that could become life-threatening in some instances.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Drivers running late are more prone to speeding, which endangers lives.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This not only puts sensitive defense capabilities at risk of espionage but also directly endangers our service members.—
Michael Evanoff,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For Thiel, who grew up Lutheran but describes himself as having complicated religious views, his interpretation draws heavily on Girard’s work on sacrifice, violence, and social order, seeing Christianity as uniquely equipped to diagnose the dangers of society that technology can amplify.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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But when Veronique reappears, revealing the truth of her birth, Marie-Louise must navigate the dangers of a France on the brink of revolution, where royal ties can be perilous.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Before too long, though, Sacrifice ventures off into much stranger, more sincere territory, becoming a drama that mulls over surrendering to a higher power.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Nix, though, still ventures too far into perfectionist mode sometimes.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Later, Howard calls Matt and agrees to cut the sequence but also threatens to destroy him.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Overreliance on technology threatens to sever the pipeline that develops future experts, leaving critical gaps in both skills and perspective.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By turning plastic into poetry, the project not only gives voice to community expression but also confronts the urgent issue of waste.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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As Mars confronts Jupiter, the world is your oyster!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Precipitation chances in Little Rock fell on Friday, with temperatures remaining below average.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Thunderstorms chances drop on Thursday through the weekend (chances at 5% or below).—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Risks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risks. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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