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as in endangering
to place in danger
adventured all his savings in a very risky investment scheme
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as in risking
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 adventuring
One of those characters is Silas, Sherlock’s adventuring father who doesn’t appear until the end of Episode 4.
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Allison enjoys art, music, nature, photography, storytelling, and adventuring through the world with her son.
—Allison Irby Vu, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
The perfect base for adventuring in style, the secluded spot is attracting serious anglers with some of the world’s best fly-fishing.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Unfolding in 1870s Oxford and adventuring abroad, the series will expose the early antics of the anarchic adolescent who is yet to evolve into Baker Street’s most renowned resident.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2025
This one hits different because it’s ruled by your planetary boss Mars, currently adventuring through Sagittarius and pumping you with courage, faith, and a hunger for reinvention.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 16 Nov. 2025
Spend some time adventuring on the island’s creeks and marshes via a kayak tour.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
For those who aren’t chasing game but still want to wander the woods, wildlife officials have rounded up five safety tips to keep themselves safe while adventuring outside.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Allison enjoys art, music, nature, photography, storytelling, and adventuring through the world with her son.
—Allison Irby Vu, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
The perfect base for adventuring in style, the secluded spot is attracting serious anglers with some of the world’s best fly-fishing.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Unfolding in 1870s Oxford and adventuring abroad, the series will expose the early antics of the anarchic adolescent who is yet to evolve into Baker Street’s most renowned resident.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2025
This one hits different because it’s ruled by your planetary boss Mars, currently adventuring through Sagittarius and pumping you with courage, faith, and a hunger for reinvention.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 16 Nov. 2025
Spend some time adventuring on the island’s creeks and marshes via a kayak tour.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
For those who aren’t chasing game but still want to wander the woods, wildlife officials have rounded up five safety tips to keep themselves safe while adventuring outside.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventuring
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But first leaders from both parties need to talk seriously about what is needed to protect our borders without endangering the rights and freedoms that make this country so attractive in the first place.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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According to court paperwork, Ian and Corrine Dryburgh have been charged with endangering the welfare of children, corruption of minors, and furnishing liquor to minors stemming from the incident that happened at a home in Plum Borough late last month.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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For one of the women, making the move to Mexico was an easier legal path than risking her husband being detained — but the move came with significant sacrifices, as well as a language barrier.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
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What’s the point of risking another injury?—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Small unmanned aerial vehicles are increasingly capable of threatening frontline troops, armored vehicles, logistics convoys, border installations, airports, and other sensitive facilities.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Justice Department pardon attorney Ed Martin faces ethics charges for threatening to block hiring of Georgetown Law students unless the school eliminated DEI programs.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Adventuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventuring. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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