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leap before looking

VERB
risk
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 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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Durant, for the umpteenth time, took a huge financial leap before looking, and emerged bankrupt.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

My heart pounds in my throat, and for the first time in my life I wonder why I always leap before looking.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

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