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risks

NOUN

chance taken

Synonyms

STRONGEST

danger exposure hazard liability opportunity peril possibility prospect uncertainty

STRONG

accident contingency flyer fortuity fortune gamble header jeopardy luck openness plunge speculation stab venture wager

WEAK

exposedness liableness shot in the dark

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certainty safety security

STRONG

misfortune plan protection reality truth

WEAK

sureness surety

VERB

take a chance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compromise defy endanger imperil jeopardize

STRONG

adventure beard brave chance confront dare encounter face gamble hazard jeopardy meet menace peril plunge speculate tackle venture wager

WEAK

be caught short defy danger expose to danger go out of one's depth hang by a thread leap before looking leave to luck play with fire put in jeopardy run the chance run the risk skate on thin ice take a flyer take a header take a plunge take on take the liberty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

guard protect save

STRONG

avoid be careful design dodge hide neglect plan retreat run away

WEAK

be certain

Example Sentences

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But, weighing the risks and benefits, it doesn’t seem like the worst idea in the world.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

As its new leadership seeks to attract foreign investment, exports approached 1 million barrels a day in March, the highest level since 2019, although significant risks remain.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

"Its downsides include high programme and development risks, and long realistic timeframes until any serviceable aircraft might be delivered, compared to alternatives that already exist," Bronk said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“Equity markets have been supported by a technology-led rally and strong earnings, while bond markets have focused more on inflation risks, higher oil prices, and policy uncertainty,” writes Edward Jones Senior Global Strategist Angelo Kourkafas.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

I perch on the side of their bed, and even though it risks waking them up, I can’t help myself: I start combing their hair.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden