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
Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 1 May 2025
Knudsen called me April 7 from the Parker Institute's annual retreat, which brings together scientists and venture capitalists from around the world to analyze advancements in the field and translate them into patient testing and company formation.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm:
To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Ash The newest restaurant in Tampa’s buzzing Water Street district is Ash, the latest venture from Tampa native restaurateurs Chef Ferrell Alvarez and Ty Rodriguez.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 1 May 2025
Knudsen called me April 7 from the Parker Institute's annual retreat, which brings together scientists and venture capitalists from around the world to analyze advancements in the field and translate them into patient testing and company formation.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Verb
Additionally, some couples decided to take their love abroad, like Chances and Betts, who both ventured out to Europe to sightsee in Italy, Ireland, and Switzerland.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm:
To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venture
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However, both of them will be highly scrutinized moving forward, as will the Ravens’ decision-makers for taking a second-round gamble on Green.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Beijing knows a full-scale invasion would risk direct war with the U.S., a destructive gamble for China’s already wobbly economy at a time when Trump has added 145% tariffs to its burdens.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And the ones in Southern California are unfortunately all really endangered.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 May 2025
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During last year’s Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic warned that tennis is endangered by its growth.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Having the same player do both not only risks efficiency at each craft, but also tempts mayhem.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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This dynamic has created a cruel catch-22 which forces an impossible choice: register and risk immediate deportation, or refuse and become criminalized for noncompliance, destroying any path to legal status.—
Kica Matos,
Time,
2 May 2025
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The sweet interaction comes after much ado has been made about rumors of a splintered cast, prompting mass fan speculation largely after Isaacs himself hinted to behind-the-scenes tension amid the grueling filming process, which took part for the better part of a year on-location in Thailand.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
3 May 2025
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Jockeying under a watchful Eye Amid widespread speculation over who will be the next pope, theologians say the faithful look at pre-conclave jockeying as a chance for the divine to intervene in human matters.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Several analysts see the spending commitments as overtures to U.S. President Donald Trump, whose tariffs threaten to roil supply chains and raise costs for the technology industry.—
Zaheer Kachwala and Aditya Soni,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The less Trump threatening Canada is in the headlines, the less the Conservatives are getting hammered by their inability to have a good position.—
Sean Collins,
Vox,
28 Apr. 2025
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With consensus being that season three was the weakest of the White Lotus adventures so far, audiences have instead turned to the show within the show.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
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With season 4 officially ordered at Prime Video, there's definitely more Jack Reacher adventures to come — however, the question remains which one of the 29 books will be adapted next.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Cook Political Report currently has 19 House seats labeled as toss ups, meaning either party has a good chance of winning.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Of course, there is always the chance that changes.—
Matt Galatzan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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“Venture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venture. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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