as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
a risky new adventure
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Recent Examples of risky
Pegging Argentina’s foreign policy to the United States is a risky strategy.
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Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Yes, but: Some of those investors made a riskier bet later that year, buying up $651 million worth of secondary shares at $47.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 30 Mar. 2025
The market for IPOs practically shuttered more than three years ago as investors ditched riskier bets against a backdrop of high inflation and interest rates.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Boeing's troubles continued for much of 2024, as its Starliner spacecraft was deemed too risky to carry astronauts home from the International Space Station.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
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Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Yes, but: Some of those investors made a riskier bet later that year, buying up $651 million worth of secondary shares at $47.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 30 Mar. 2025
The market for IPOs practically shuttered more than three years ago as investors ditched riskier bets against a backdrop of high inflation and interest rates.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Boeing's troubles continued for much of 2024, as its Starliner spacecraft was deemed too risky to carry astronauts home from the International Space Station.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risky
Adjective
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The speeds can vary from moment to moment and can quickly increase to become dangerous to anyone entering the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2025
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As the medical profession came to consider cocaine and morphine as equally dangerous, coca became associated with opium, and the public was led to believe that the ruinous effects of habitual opium use would inevitably befall those who regularly chewed coca leaves.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Specialized drivers transporting hazardous materials or oversized loads can earn $75,750–$118,600 per year, while owner-operators may make $85,000–$100,000, excluding maintenance expenses.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The plane was removed from the water by 10 a.m., per ABC 9. Crews are working to contain a hazardous materials incident related to the plane incident.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Correspondent Jo Ling Kent looks back on a perilous week for companies and consumers trying to plan ahead.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their perilous contact with foreign cultures reveals inner sins and weaknesses.—
Armond White,
National Review,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Age restrictions could impact the positives that social media brings, and still fall short of solving its more serious issues.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The most serious charge carries up to 10 years in prison, while the others have a five-year maximum term.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Risky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risky. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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