risked

verb

Definition of riskednext
past tense of risk
1
as in ventured
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 endangered
to place in danger we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risked
  1. ventured
  2. endangered
  3. tempted
  4. threatened
  5. confronted
  6. faced
Verb
  • The group ventured along the South Platte River through open fields and deciduous woodland, near ponds and marshes.
    Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Beyond footwear, brands like Celine have ventured into niche categories like ski equipment, skateboards and even a pilates collection, appealing to consumers seeking a blend of function and luxury.
    Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of ventured
Verb
  • Vehicle strikes have helped make 2024 the deadliest year for the elusive and endangered Florida panther since 2016, with 32 deaths documented this year, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Panther Pulse database.
    Olivia Lloyd, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The subspecies that was the focus of this relocation operation, the desert bighorn sheep, was classified as endangered in 2000, per the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of endangered
Verb
  • After seeing how well the team responded the next day, is Shanahan tempted to ask that duo to talk again?
    Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Don't set your thermostat too low Penny-pinchers might be tempted to set their thermostat at bracing levels and survive the winter by bundling up in layers or piling on blankets.
    Eric Lagatta, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of tempted
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  • After years of delays, a federal settlement filed by the center and won in 2022 mandated the government to decide whether to list monarchs as threatened by September 2024.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The blaze also shut down a portion of the Pacific Coast Highway, a key artery in and out of the city, as flames leaped across it and threatened the Malibu Pier, a popular tourist attraction.
    Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of threatened
Verb
  • Police said that a backpack with Mangione when he was confronted at the McDonald’s was found to contain a gun, silencer and multiple rounds of 9 mm ammunition.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Ducks compounded the situation by switching on every screen, taking away the top scoring options and leaving Andrews confronted by center Nate Bittle as Andrews drove toward the left wing.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of confronted
Verb
  • UnitedHealthcare has faced backlash for using artificial intelligence to review claims and issue denials.
    Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Corporations have been faced with how to demonstrate compliance; a budgetary spend on something difficult to associate with incremental profit.
    Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of faced
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