RISKED Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

risked

verb

past tense of risk

as in ventured

to take a chance on Colette didn't want to risk running out of food for her party, so she bought twice what she thought she would actually need

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to place in danger we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme

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Recent Examples of risked The physicians profiled in the doc risked their lives to perform emergency surgeries on children who had been gravely injured in shelling, bombing, and other attacks by the Israel Defense Forces. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 Founder Peter Arvad told New Atlas that this was considered, but the team ultimately decided that scoring and gamifying sleep risked an unhealthy relationship with something meant to feel natural, opting to gently nudge better habits instead. — New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026 Early efforts to consolidate China’s market position began as an effort to rein in unruly domestic competition that kept prices low and risked depleting Chinese resources. — Gloria Xiong, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Curators and archaeologists risked their lives to hide and protect Syria’s cultural treasures during its civil war. — Emily Feng, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026 The 46-year veteran of drug development was first contacted four years ago by a high-net-worth individual with polycystic kidney disease that risked tipping over into chronic renal failure. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026 ZacDoor’s channel risked being permanently deleted by YouTube. — Kyle MacNeill, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026 Schools that disproportionately disciplined or suspended students of color risked a federal investigation by the Office of Civil Rights. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026 Major cryptocurrency mining operations have also risked bringing the grid to its knees. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Aug. 2026

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Acid Bath soon disbanded following the tragedy and each member ventured off into other musical projects.

— Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Historically, the world’s elite automakers have not ventured into the realm of luxury fragrances.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of ventured

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Democrats face fundraising disadvantages compared with Republicans, along with financial debt, and Martin has confronted criticism over his stewardship of the party.

— Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Their songs confronted rape culture, body shaming and the politics of gender while making room for queerness, friendship and collective strength — subjects that, as the band now sees it, remain painfully current.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of confronted

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Their meeting came days after Trump threatened to bomb the country over their Strait of Hormuz negotiations with Iran.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
In 2009, after the advocacy group Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood threatened a class-action lawsuit over deceptive marketing claims, Disney began offering every household a refund for up to four Baby Einstein DVDs.

— Elise Broach, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of threatened

Verb

The mini bar—located inside a gorgeous wooden cabinet—was filled with local spirits like pox, a Mayan liquor made of corn, sugar cane, and wheat, and Mayalen Guerrero mezcal in a bottle so beautiful I was tempted to sneak it back in my suitcase.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Countries beyond the United States may be tempted to blackmail their allies, and the threat of nuclear attacks could become normalized.

— Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of tempted

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Lionel Messi returned to Subaru Park Wednesday night, drawing fans from across the region as Inter Miami CF faced the Philadelphia Union.

— Eva Andersen, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
According to some reports, travelers have faced long lines and even missed connecting flights as airports deal with growing pains during the transition to biometric kiosks.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

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