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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
Ron Insana, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Avoiding spicy and acidic foods, and doing your best to lower the risk of constipation by eating plenty of fiber can also help with symptoms, says Narayanan.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 30 May 2025
Lauren Petracca, New York Times, 29 May 2025
In a Paris museum, an archivist risked her life to clandestinely record the looting of art treasures.
—Erin Douglass, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025
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Noun
Rising risk in the event of delinquencies Banks may expose themselves to rising risk over time if private credit firms take on less secure loans than the banks would normally fund.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Avoiding spicy and acidic foods, and doing your best to lower the risk of constipation by eating plenty of fiber can also help with symptoms, says Narayanan.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 30 May 2025
Verb
American border officials escorted Victor and his sister back to the U.S. side of the bridge, where, Victor said, federal agents seized their cellphones and told them to reveal the passwords or risk the destruction of their devices.
—Lauren Petracca, New York Times, 29 May 2025
In a Paris museum, an archivist risked her life to clandestinely record the looting of art treasures.
—Erin Douglass, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risk
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If President Trump makes good on his threat to shift disaster response to the states, Florida and other states on the front lines of climate change will be the first to suffer.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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The Remote survey found that 75% of the respondents either have a second side hustle or have considered one to protect from threats of layoffs.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Scientists with Oceana and governmental and conservation organizations say the whales also face dangers from entanglement in commercial crabbing and fishing gear and vessel strikes.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The danger is real: Many Venezuelan TPS holders have been on social media loudly calling for international sanctions against Maduro.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
Verb
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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Or venture to Sidi Kaouki, where the waters are equally manageable.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
26 May 2025
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Atlanta provided him a second chance, but that opportunity appears endangered.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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With fewer than 400 individuals left in fragmented forest habitats, it is critically endangered.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The move has put in jeopardy millions of dollars for education, health care and law enforcement projects.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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An interesting conversation between Nilay Patel and Jon Gruber touches on many issues, challenges, and legal jeopardy that Apple faces in 2025.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
16 May 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
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Diddy's former assistant George Kaplan says rapper threatened his job 'monthly' Kaplan, who worked as Combs' executive assistant from 2014-2015, testified on May 21 that the rapper threatened his job on an almost monthly basis.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Ventura previously testified that Combs explicitly threatened to destroy Mescudi's car during her testimony at the trial last week, multiple outlets reported.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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Others have had trouble getting student visas to the US at embassies abroad.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Minnesota had real trouble staying in front of him.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risk. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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