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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
Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
The letter also states that Kelley Black put the district at risk of violating the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
And the levies could potentially make the Federal Reserve’s job harder this year, as tariffs risk reigniting inflation if the fees are passed on to consumers as higher prices.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Established by the Legislature to also cover communities at risk for wildfires, the plan has proved resilient, paying out billions of dollars over the decades, including after the 2018 Camp fire that destroyed the town of Paradise and cost insurers $12.5 billion.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
The letter also states that Kelley Black put the district at risk of violating the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
However, the hypothetical scenario of an invasion would galvanize Greenland's population and its international allies into a unified front, risking a swift and diplomatically disastrous conflict that would undermine U.S. credibility.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
And the levies could potentially make the Federal Reserve’s job harder this year, as tariffs risk reigniting inflation if the fees are passed on to consumers as higher prices.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risk
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Those funds went toward identifying and responding to health emergencies and stopping disease threats from spreading across borders, according to the WHO’s website.—
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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The gathering of a few dozen militants in Gaza City is hardly proof of a serious military threat.—
Mick Krever,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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The air district’s governing board convened Friday, lamenting the widespread destruction from the wildfires and the persisting danger from heavy smoke.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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That is the cocktail behind this week’s fires, a confluence of dangers that fire officials had voiced fears about for months.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
10 Jan. 2025
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Raised in a small town in northern England, Bolton first studied anthropology before venturing into fashion, and initially embarked on what was supposed to be a two-year commitment.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
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The actress, who turns 82 on Jan. 14, 2024, kicked off her acting career in the late 1960s on Broadway before venturing into television with roles on shows such as Beacon Hill and Bosom Buddies.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Smith also defended the prosecution by arguing that Trump endangered the right to vote and have that vote counted.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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According to Pygmy Hippo Conservation, the hippo species, native to West Africa, was declared endangered in 1993, when only 2,000–2,500 individuals remained in the wild.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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That record is in real jeopardy, considering how lackluster the offense looks.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
1 Jan. 2025
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Make no mistake, critical Older Americans Act programs are now in some jeopardy.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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In the end, the United States must be so strong and determined that Russia and other adversaries don’t want to hazard actions that compel it to carry out its threats.—
Kori Schake,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Nov. 2024
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Mary, care to hazard a guess as to who’s behind that mask?—
Meredith Blake,
Los Angeles Times,
26 July 2024
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Yass has reportedly threatened to stop donating to Congress members who support the ban against TikTok, which would threaten his multi-billion dollar investment in the app.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The proposal comes as California legislators are shoring up legal resources in anticipation of litigation with incoming President Donald Trump, who has threatened to withhold disaster aid relief for wildfires like the ongoing infernos in Los Angeles.—
Lia Russell and,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Jan. 2025
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What's next: Having trouble putting an itinerary together for next year?—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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Any dip in energy, unexplained weight loss, and trouble exercising are all tell-your-doctor signs, too. Staying active in any way can lower frailty risk—but strength training is the real MVP.—
Kathleen Felton,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risk. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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