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
Mark Holgate, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
Spotlight on Maryland is a joint venture by FOX45 News and The Baltimore Sun.
—Patrick Hauf, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2025
The trio ventured out into the eastern Sierra Nevada and captured six live Mount Lyell shrews (Sorex lyelli).
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But this newest venture brings him firmly into the glare of the spotlight once more.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
Spotlight on Maryland is a joint venture by FOX45 News and The Baltimore Sun.
—Patrick Hauf, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
The duo has ventured into a kelp forest, an underwater area dense with brown algae that supports vast swaths of marine life like sea otters and whales.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2025
The trio ventured out into the eastern Sierra Nevada and captured six live Mount Lyell shrews (Sorex lyelli).
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venture
Noun
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President Donald Trump is taking a significant gamble with his approach to Ukraine.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Sterling was another big gamble — one that has yet to show any real sign of paying off.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
13 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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Banksy, the anonymous British graffiti artist, risks losing the right to his own name in a landmark case brought against him by a greeting card company.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Loading your audio article As an activist fighting the oppressive Nicaraguan regime, Carmen risked her life to save others.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Rumors surrounding her presence range from a possible on-field proposal to speculation about her interactions with President Donald Trump who will also be in attendance.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Harry dismissed speculation about their time apart, calling it baseless.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Kelly faces felony charges of rape, second-degree domestic battery and first-degree terroristic threatening as well as misdemeanor counts of first-degree interfering with emergency communications and violation of a no-contact order, the report states.—
Grant Lancaster,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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He's promised to investigate people who get in the way of or threaten the DOGE team making cuts to federal agencies.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
15 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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Jacobs said the Sacramento Kings also had a chance at getting basketball star Luka Doncic earlier but ultimately passed over the player, whose trade to the Los Angeles Lakers caused waves across the sports industry.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Chatsworth closes out West Valley League play Friday at Birmingham. Fairfax 65, Venice 60: The Lions helped their playoff chances behind Muhammad Singleton, who scored 28 points.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Venture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venture. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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