risking

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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risking

You’re right that standing up all day is tough, even if you’re not lugging boxes to and from the warehouse or climbing ladders and risking your health to help a customer or to restock shelves.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

“He thinks L.A. should be better run and should be more multimodal ... that you should be able to ride your bike or take a walk without risking your life.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

“We are risking losing many more people to Ebola.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Sayers said: "Seals need sleep just like we do... When they're disturbed, they can panic, stampede across a beach or throw themselves into the sea, risking serious injury."

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

People who were risking their lives even now for a prize they’d never see.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo