as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
a risky new adventure
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Recent Examples of risky
However, the downside is that natural infection with a wild virus is very risky.
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Daniel Pastula, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Unlike anything else on TV, this is the kind of show that one wishes streaming services would produce more often — genuinely risky.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
Trust is risky, and there is ample evidence from social science that the risk of being conned sparks a special risk aversion.
—Tess Wilkinson-Ryan, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
This contest feels like a toss-up (as many 8-9 matchups do), and betting against Louisville (27-7, 18-2 ACC) in a game taking place in the Cardinals' home state is risky.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for risky
Daniel Pastula, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Unlike anything else on TV, this is the kind of show that one wishes streaming services would produce more often — genuinely risky.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
Trust is risky, and there is ample evidence from social science that the risk of being conned sparks a special risk aversion.
—Tess Wilkinson-Ryan, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
This contest feels like a toss-up (as many 8-9 matchups do), and betting against Louisville (27-7, 18-2 ACC) in a game taking place in the Cardinals' home state is risky.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for risky
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Paved highways meant dangerous going for horse and rider, and her only mishap of the trip would come at Portland, when Goldie slipped on rain-slick pavement and fell on his rider and broke her leg, resulting in a delay of several weeks.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Part of this season’s focus has been on building his partnership with Murphy, whose primary attacking role is to find Isak in dangerous areas, and encouraging his team-mates to involve the striker whenever possible.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Before the hatch is opened, crews will do a final inspection of the spacecraft to make sure no hazardous materials are present.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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However, no hazardous weather is expected this weekend through midweek.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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From Sailing Ships To The Ocean Liner Before the advent of the ocean liner, transoceanic travel was a perilous endeavor on sailing ships that were at the mercy of the elements.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The gathering underscored the perilous, uncertain time federal workers across the Kansas City metro – and the country – find themselves in, as Trump moves to gut federal agencies.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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Equip yourself with these guidelines from the NWS to navigate wet roads and avoid hazards: Beware of rapid water flow: During heavy rain, avoid playing near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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The report urges automakers and mobility stakeholders to go beyond regulations to address the threats causing serious implications for safety, operational availability and data privacy.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Risky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risky. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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