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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
Hunter Boyce, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
In fact, some research3 has found that consuming olive oil can reduce the risk of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Comfort Ero, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Ultimately, that risks American lives and resources.
—Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
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Noun
According to Moore, women of average risk for breast cancer should begin receiving annual mammograms at age 40.
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As their own commitments to Kyiv and mutual hostility with Russia grow, any number of actions and reactions would risk a dangerous escalation.
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Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides.—
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Information widely available within the industry suggested that land movement related to hurricane activity was a threat to pipelines.—
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People get in the bathtub, think something, bathe themselves and then stand up from the bathwater, all of this is rather ordinary, but even the most ordinary thing in this world can conceal considerable danger.—
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Sensing danger, Charlie doubles down on sucking up.—
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The Minneapolis school system will offer families the option of remote learning for a month, officials said Friday, responding to concerns that children might feel unsafe venturing out in a city where tensions are high over federal immigration enforcement.—
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Your 9th House of Travel speaks up as the giving Sun opposes lucky Jupiter, urging you to stretch your mind without venturing onto dangerously shaky ground.—
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On Friday, Wieber was arraigned before Supreme Court Justice Richard Ambro on charges of first- and second-degree kidnapping, both of which are felonies, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor.—
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Hale returned to the stand for an hour Thursday morning in an effort to salvage her testimony, but defense lawyers ultimately argued that allowing her testimony to stand would endanger Gonzales' right to a fair trial.—
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Cameron Dicker kicked field goals of 37 and 27 yards and running back Omarion Hampton scored on a 5-yard run in the second half, and the Chargers were never in serious jeopardy.—
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That work could be put in jeopardy by the center’s breakup.—
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Beach hazards statements will remain in effect until conditions improve and are expected to be re-evaluated regularly.—
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However, Starlink’s own public record also showcases how rapidly the collision hazards in orbit are evolving.—
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His comments appear to be in response to Trump’s post on Truth Social, threatening military backing for Iranian protesters.—
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That melting is threatening the island’s infrastructure and the lifestyles of native people, who over millennia have adapted their transportation and food systems to the presence of snow and ice.—
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Another teaches free guitar lessons to keep kids out of trouble.—
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The first signs of trouble came in the opening minutes of the game.—
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“Risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risk. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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