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
Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Abbey was running his global social venture called Clean Water for Everyone, while Goel was the cofounder of non-profit Transfernation that distributed excess food from benefit events to underserved New York City communities for years after its 2016 launch.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
A couple weeks before the Buffaloes began spring practices, ex-Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston ventured south to interview as the Broncos’ defensive passing-game coordinator.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
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Noun
On this venture, you’ll be rewarded with some engaging outlooks.
—Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Abbey was running his global social venture called Clean Water for Everyone, while Goel was the cofounder of non-profit Transfernation that distributed excess food from benefit events to underserved New York City communities for years after its 2016 launch.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
That is a lot of on-location filming; Hawley recalls Castle venturing out only for two days each episode.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
A couple weeks before the Buffaloes began spring practices, ex-Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston ventured south to interview as the Broncos’ defensive passing-game coordinator.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venture
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While the initial move into smartphones posed a risk to Apple's device margins, the gamble paid off through what would become a massive industry-altering phenomenon.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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But for the union, a longer deal at a time of industry consolidation and rapid developments to generative AI was always going to be a gamble.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Oisin McGuinness, 21, Nathan Dunn, 19, and a 16-year-old boy were all charged with arson with intent to endanger life, London’s Metropolitan Police Service said in a statement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The timber rattlesnake is the only snake listed as endangered in Connecticut due to habitat loss and protected under state law.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The blockade risks higher prices at the pump since oil trades on a global market, meaning a loss of supply in the Middle East could raise prices for Americans, some analysts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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If that gap persists, America risks finding itself at a significant military disadvantage.—
Robert F. Dees,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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That means runners of all abilities are welcome, their marathon is not timed, and everyone will get the chance to break the finish line tape.—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Batters don’t really have a chance to get too comfortable.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Texas hemp retailers are getting temporary relief after a judge blocked the state's new ban on smokable THC products – a rule that shop owners say threatened to wipe out large portions of their business.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Then, guards who worked for the contractor Critical Response Strategies began taunting detainees, threatening to enter the cage where immigrants were held.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There was this openness to adventure and to the outside.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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The suites are just a short walk from the main square, making this an ideal jumping-off point for your Oia adventures.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Venture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venture. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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