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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
Other creatures abound, all of them combining animal life and foliage with the same mix-and-match obviousness that the rest of this movie combines basic Disney adventuring with Miyazakian eco-concern.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
Lee shared some of their travels on social media, from adventuring through Europe for the holidays in 2023 to spending the December 2022 holidays with Youcef's twin children, Hannah and Harris, who are now 10.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
One of those characters is Silas, Sherlock’s adventuring father who doesn’t appear until the end of Episode 4.
—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
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
Lee shared some of their travels on social media, from adventuring through Europe for the holidays in 2023 to spending the December 2022 holidays with Youcef's twin children, Hannah and Harris, who are now 10.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
One of those characters is Silas, Sherlock’s adventuring father who doesn’t appear until the end of Episode 4.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventuring
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On Friday, May 22, a judge found Warren Houston guilty of involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide and endangering children in connection with the December 2024 death of his daughter, Kingsley Wright, according to Ohio outlets FOX19 and WKRC, a CBS affiliate.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Police Department Chief Pete Arredondo has been charged with 10 counts of felony abandoning or endangering a child.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Defrosting salmon safely and quickly ensures a delicious, healthy meal without risking harmful bacteria or poor texture.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
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In Nvidia specifically, two large short-put trades were executed just above the current price, risking over $75m yesterday, signaling that institutional investors may view the $220-225 area as a post-earnings support zone.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Thomas’s account of Progressivism as a malign force threatening individual liberty echoes an argument developed by scholars at the conservative Claremont Institute.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Some residents interpreted the meme as a threat to shoot up Perry County High School, a local school in Linden, leading Weems to arrest Bushart for threatening to commit an act of mass violence at the school.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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The humans would explore — surfacing hypotheses, chasing hunches, venturing into territory the data didn’t obviously support.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Canet compellingly sets the film in motion, venturing further and further down a dark hallway.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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“Adventuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventuring. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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