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
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Nettles’ fans can catch her on tour or in her various other creative ventures this year.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
It is being made by Conclave producer House Productions, which is backed by BBC Studios, alongside Jolyon Symonds’ Fearless Minds, which is a joint venture with Banijay.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Nettles’ fans can catch her on tour or in her various other creative ventures this year.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
The hikers had cut their own trail in the brush and ventured through the area.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venture
Noun
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Aurora’s Swim worries that corporations will reverse their net-zero goals, although that is a gamble—one that could bring lawsuits, lose customers, and damage their brands.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Instead of taking long-shot upsets all over your bracket, focus on situations where the risk is reasonable and the reward justifies the gamble.—
Kilty Cleary,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Noem said disclosing information about the removal flights such as locations of departures and flight paths could endanger U.S. officials, contractors, immigrants and the public.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
25 Mar. 2025
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The million-credit question in this scenario is what threat could endanger the Milky Way with the mighty Reapers as its guardians, but as a wise man once said, there's always a bigger fish.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As the Trump administration tightens its stance on immigration, university officials are wary that foreign passport holders could risk having their visas revoked.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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That has Stabler risking his own life and that of his family.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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Newsom is one in a deep bench of Democratic governors stoking 2028 speculation, while Ocasio-Cortez herself is thought to have ambitions for higher office.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2025
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins’ offseason travels sparked speculation online about which NFL team the veteran could suit up for next season.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This was not the first time Alvarez and Almada had combined to threaten Uruguay, though.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Shortly before his death, A.B. confronted Lilly in his office and threatened to expose her for misappropriating funds, illegally securing contracts, trading favors with different vendors and sneaking individuals into the White House.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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India is the No. 1 solo travel destination for 2025 India is the top destination for those looking to adventure alone.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
22 Feb. 2025
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After adventuring outdoors or venturing inward through astrology, guests can unwind by opting for an in-room massage or by stargazing on their private decks — computerized telescopes are also available for an additional fee.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In the ’90s, a movie like this one might have had a chance to catch on.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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In the first period, the top line combined on the Hawks’ best chances of the frame: aNazar-to-Bedard-to-Dickinson pass, but Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper stopped Dickinson’s one-timer.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Venture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venture. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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