risks

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All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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chance taken n.
take a chance v.

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

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risks

Iran’s ability to target ships has also improved in recent weeks, adding to the risks in the strait, according to a U.S. official.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

However, the risks of lying in an interview can far outweigh the possible reward.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

The task force will yield to the industry as the primary vehicle for managing risks, working in conjunction with companies to identify issues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

"Tampering with or damaging TfL's property is unacceptable and seriously risks the safety of the public. Those attempting to interfere with Ulez infrastructure show a complete disregard for the law," Hayward said.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

The dynamic pioneer she’d read about took risks, but the real Stavros appeared...scripted.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti