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as in endangered
to place in danger
adventured all his savings in a very risky investment scheme
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as in risked
to take a chance on
if I had to adventure a guess, I'd say she's about 35
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Recent Examples of adventured
The mission is designed as a second test flight for Orion, which has adventured beyond Earth orbit before — but never with a crew onboard.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
When adventured correctly, London will not disappoint.
—Rachel Shoemaker, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Grandparents, parents, and kids have adventured on the coast for decades.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Dec. 2025
Senior Harper Hargrove practiced alliteration against the backdrop of Jupiter as students adventured through space.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2025
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
When adventured correctly, London will not disappoint.
—Rachel Shoemaker, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Grandparents, parents, and kids have adventured on the coast for decades.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Dec. 2025
Senior Harper Hargrove practiced alliteration against the backdrop of Jupiter as students adventured through space.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventured
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North Atlantic right whales have been endangered since 1970, according to NOAA Fisheries.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Yet a field survey commissioned by the developers found no tortoises, which are listed as endangered by the state of California.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even more frightening is a judge apologizing to an assassin who risked the lives of 2,000 people while attempting to assassinate the president and his cabinet.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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To slow down in such situations could have risked the lives of others, the attorney said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Trump’s allies on the political right, here and abroad, have profited from the story of gold as a safe haven in a world threatened by currency-printing globalists.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Seals finished with a 52-42 edge in shots, held Toronto to 0-for-5 on the power play and were never seriously threatened after blowing the game open with a four-goal third quarter.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The Fed began purchasing mortgages during the Great Recession and even ventured into corporate bond purchases during the pandemic.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Andy and Sandra Nash ventured out during their camping trip to Dos Picos County Park to sample a few wines at the April 18 Cheers to the Valley at Begent Ranch in Ramona.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Adventured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventured. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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