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Risks

Verb / rɪsks / Another word for risks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Risks are situations that involve the possibility of danger, harm, or loss.

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Common collocations

  • assess risks
  • manage risks
  • mitigate risks
  • take risks
  • reduce risks
  • identify risks
  • financial risks
  • potential risks

Word family

noun risk
verb risk
adjective risky

Usage note

The word 'risks' can refer to the possibility of something bad happening or the act of taking a chance. It is often used in contexts related to finance, safety, and decision-making.

Example sentences

  1. I took a risk and tried a new food.
  2. There are risks involved in driving a car.
  3. The company is taking a risk by investing in a new product.
  4. She took a big risk by quitting her job.
  5. There are many risks associated with skydiving.

Quotes

  • Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing. - Denis Waitley
  • All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make, the better. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that is changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks. - Mark Zuckerberg

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