as in gamble
a risky undertaking
their latest business venture failed big-time
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as in to endanger
to place in danger
don't venture more money than you can afford to lose
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as in to risk
to take a chance on
ventured to speak plainly at the meeting
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Recent Examples of venture
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
As part of the arrangement revealed Thursday, Amazon and the producers have formed a new joint venture to house the Bond intellectual property rights, with Broccoli and Wilson remaining co-owners of the franchise.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2025
As auroral lights shimmered across skies all over the world on the night of May 10, Li’s friends and colleagues ventured outside to view the celestial light show.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
On Thursday, Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G. Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli announced a new joint venture to house the intellectual property rights of James Bond, ceding creative control of the franchise to Amazon MGM after over 60 years under the watchful eye of the Broccoli family.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
As part of the arrangement revealed Thursday, Amazon and the producers have formed a new joint venture to house the Bond intellectual property rights, with Broccoli and Wilson remaining co-owners of the franchise.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2025
As auroral lights shimmered across skies all over the world on the night of May 10, Li’s friends and colleagues ventured outside to view the celestial light show.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venture
Noun
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Both companies were shaky bets but the government’s gamble paid off.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The correct reclamation project gamble can make a sizable difference.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Trump administration’s financial support for Ukraine – without which its survival is truly in doubt – is now endangered.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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But growing frustration among companies over recent judicial decisions has led to threats to leave, endangering crucial business incorporation revenue for the First State.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Failing to do so risks the industry’s authenticity, credibility, and longevity.—
Iris Dorbian,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Based on these charges, Depardieu risks five years of imprisonment and a fine of €75,000.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Your public profile grew quite significantly during the last album cycle, accompanied by speculation around your love life.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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Other actors featured in the 007 speculation cycle include Happy Valley star James Norton and Snowfall’s Damson Idris.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The third season, based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling novels Desert Star and The Black Ice, will center on a murder investigation of Kurt Dockweiler, which threatens to ruin the lives of the series’ three main characters.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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The 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada had already been set to go into effect, but the president had not previously threatened to impose an additional 10% tariffs on Chinese imports after the initial 10% tariff on the country’s goods went into effect earlier this month.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Stay in at the cozy bar or adventure out for apple picking at a nearby farm.—
Erika Veurink,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2024
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The cool winter weather lends itself to a crowd-free setting, leaving you free to adventure all day.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Entrepreneurs who understand financial management have a higher chance of long-term success.—
Aleesha Webb,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Given that $$$4U was immediately positioned as Drake’s primary vehicle to regain his cultural and commercial footing post-beef, the album never really had a chance to exist as a sincere moment of collaboration.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Venture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venture. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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