RISKS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

risks 1 of 2

noun

plural of risk

as in threats

something that may cause injury or harm mountain climbing is a risk, but the thrill and challenge are worth it

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risks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of risk

as in hazards

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 endangers

to place in danger we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme

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Recent Examples of risks

Noun

These tiny particles can cause health risks for people in at-risk groups. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Desperation simply did not equate to risks and quality in these teams’ second group game. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026 The wide range reflects different risks over the five-year period the estimate covers. — Brett Rowland The Center Square, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026 And the economic risks of higher inflation and lower consumption as a result of the fuel shortages could not have come at a worse time. — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 Peace under these conditions is little more than a postponement of hostilities, and the risks of appeasement are always high. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2026 The total number may also be far higher, as the already opaque practices of the shipping industry have been exacerbated by the risks of war. — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026 But this should be guided and individualized by the right expert in terms of counseling and determining both the risks and benefits of sports based on the cardiac diagnosis and type of sport engaged in by the athlete. — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters Global stock markets have been volatile as investors continue to assess geopolitical risks in the Middle East, fundamentals and valuations of companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) market and key economic data. — Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 28 June 2026

Verb

But some apps gobble up data, which risks racking up hefty roaming fees, so check if your phone carrier has an international roaming package. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 Delaying much beyond that risks the continuity that has sustained collider physics for generations. — Florencia Canelli, Scientific American, 1 July 2026 But experts and users warn that technology risks eroding authenticity and chemistry at the heart of real-world relationships. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026 Kalshi risks more Illinois fights Illinois seems certain that there are many questions that courts must answer before prediction markets like Kalshi can keep taking sports wagers. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026 Over-reliance on AI for immediate conclusions risks individuals missing the crucial process of building foundational knowledge and critical thinking. — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 This marks growing dependence on the IMF and the United States, while the gradualist approach has left the economy with very little room for maneuver and risks further instability. — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 Levine argued that when decisions ordinarily made by a university president or full board are concentrated in the chair’s hands, the university risks both internal conflict and legal questions about whether actions were properly authorized in public view. — Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 In an April 9 letter to their downstream counterparts, the governors of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming warned that using water from their smaller reservoirs to bolster Lake Powell risks jobs and tourism in their states. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 26 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for risks

Noun

When Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks and led them to the 2024 NBA Finals, his two centers — Derek Lively and Daniel Gafford — were exceptional in their roles as lob threats, blocking shots and rolling to the rim.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Police said they were notified Monday about the threats, which were directed at the center in the 27000 block of Dequindre Road.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Definition of threats

Verb

Other critics of the tax are highlighting statements from Newsom that the tax endangers state revenues, seemingly targeting left-leaning voters who may have reservations about the proposal.

— Ben Paviour July 2, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Environmentalists say that plume endangers sea life.

— Harry Stevens, New York Times, 3 June 2026

Definition of endangers

Noun

My father barely spoke of those dangers and difficulties, the way men of his generation often did.

— Mahsa Alimardani, Time, 6 July 2026
Authorities appeared concerned about the dangers of having a large crowd alongside the procession, with officials on loudspeakers urging the public to walk slowly, not to push and to stay to the edges of the street.

— Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of dangers

Verb

The story centers on a therapist who ventures into a reality-bending dimension after one of her patients disappears inside it, according to the film's IMDb.

— Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Matt Damon leads the ensemble as Odysseus, the legendary king of Ithaca who ventures on a long and dangerous journey home after the Trojan War.

— Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026

Definition of ventures

Verb

Will Oscar and guild voters want to throw their weight behind a movie that lambastes the very technology that threatens their existence?

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 July 2026
Screwworm also threatens to raise the price of beef at a time when Americans are already paying record high prices for burgers and steak.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of threatens

Verb

While celebrating this enduring model, the nation confronts serious challenges and concerning efforts to suppress civic groups.

— Michael Posner, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
When ambitious young athlete Jamal (Stenline) enters her life and confronts the dangerous world around her, everything fractures.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 1 July 2026

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