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

Riders are risking their lives in races where organisers battle huge costs, and cycling's world governing body the UCI "cannot keep traffic off the roads", according to former rider and team boss Jonathan Vaughters.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

So, the important question for investors is whether yields will continue to rise apace, risking a negative reaction from equities.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026

"If the entire colony was exposed, this could lead to decreased pollination effectiveness and reduced honey production, risking colony survival and long-term stability."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

It’s so meaningful to them that many are risking arrest.

From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026

And although I know I’m risking another brand on my forehead or worse, I say, “Excuse me, but I don’t believe those two fictional characters ever met.”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman