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
Ryan Deto, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
The project marks Maddock Films’ first venture into the historical epic genre and features Kaushal alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
Context: During mating season, some coyotes may venture into yards and neighborhoods in search of food.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Also try: Check out these other dogsledding ventures within driving distance of Pittsburgh.
—Ryan Deto, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
The project marks Maddock Films’ first venture into the historical epic genre and features Kaushal alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
Though Shadows certainly ventures into familiar territory, especially for those who played the original games in the franchise, Ubisoft deftly threads a needle here, offering an experience that expands upon existing formulas and introduces entirely new features.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
Context: During mating season, some coyotes may venture into yards and neighborhoods in search of food.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venture
Noun
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Trending on Billboard The gamble met with mixed results initially.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
21 Jan. 2025
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Vitor is right not to accept it, but to come out publicly like this could be the biggest gamble of his Wolves career.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In Colombia at least 80 people have been killed, including civilians, and thousands have been displaced over four days due after the National Liberation Army, known by its Spanish initials ELN, launched an assault in the Catatumbo region last week, endangering the current peace agreement.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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In the 1990s, state and federal agencies listed the tiny 3-inch fish as endangered.—
Paul Rogers,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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TikTok appears to be accessible again for U.S. users after Trump offered assurances to the company’s service providers, including Apple and Google, who risk massive fines for each user downloading the app during the ban.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Some teams are leaning on the numbers in these situations by not risking a threatening opportunity.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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From renovating their homes to relocating entirely, the constant moves have sparked much speculation.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Grammy-winning singer returned to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, more than a year after she was first spotted in the stands as romance speculation swirled.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez cautioned how social media could threaten democracies around the globe.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Currently, Trump is threatening a 10% across-the-board tariff on Chinese goods imported to the US and 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods, come February 1.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
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There are lots of people that lose friends and family to adventure.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside Online,
5 Dec. 2024
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And now that idea has its chance to come to life in a big way in Chicago.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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A lot of the kids have never had the chance to play or be part of a team.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Venture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venture. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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