RUNS THE RISK OF Synonyms: 26 Similar Words

runs the risk of

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present tense third-person singular of run the risk of

as in risks

to take a chance on If you don't use your turn signal when driving, you run the risk of causing an accident.

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Recent Examples of runs the risk of The species is believed to have escaped from breeding ponds or been released by fishermen as bait in South Florida, and runs the risk of spreading to other communities, Hunter Howell of the University of Miami told Wildlife Society in April. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 Discovery merger as prolonged uncertainty runs the risk of diverting time and resources away from achieving these priorities. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 Cutting off organizations deemed eligible by the IRS, Mayer said, runs the risk of looking inconsistent or partisan. — Ellis Simani, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Runs the risk of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20the%20risk%20of. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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