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
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
On August 20, 2011, legendary venture capitalist Marc Andreessen published a blog post—and an accompanying essay in The Wall Street Journal—that would become the sacred texts of the Silicon Valley bull run.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
That’s a demerit for journalists covering the Games, many of whom typically venture from sport to sport and venue to venue to report on the event’s full scope.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Noun
His new firm was one of many small engineering and manufacturing ventures that helped resuscitate the country’s passion for motorsport after World War II.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
On August 20, 2011, legendary venture capitalist Marc Andreessen published a blog post—and an accompanying essay in The Wall Street Journal—that would become the sacred texts of the Silicon Valley bull run.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Orion capsule the crew will pilot – built by Lockheed Martin – is due to travel about 4,700 miles beyond the far side of the moon, taking its passengers the farthest humans have ever ventured in space before returning to Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
That’s a demerit for journalists covering the Games, many of whom typically venture from sport to sport and venue to venue to report on the event’s full scope.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venture
Noun
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Five years later, that gamble has paid off — big time.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
14 Feb. 2026
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Leaning on Devaughn Vele, whom the Saints acquired via trade shortly before the 2025 season, might be a bit of a gamble.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And just around the next corner appears the dress itself, with its giant organza skirt covered in feathers that, we’re assured, are common and not endangered.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Wood storks were listed as endangered in 1984, when its population had dropped by over 75 percent—from roughly 20,000 nesting pairs to about 5,000 nesting pairs—primarily due to wetland loss.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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Still, critics say the controversy risks distracting from preparations for the Games and eroding public confidence in the organizing committee.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Colbert has little to risk by publicly taking on CBS management as his program is ending in May.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Santa Margarita never had a chance.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Shoppers can also enter the Product of the Year sweepstakes for a chance to win a collection of this year’s winners.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trump has repeatedly threatened to use force to compel Iran to agree to constrain its nuclear program and over Tehran's crackdown on nationwide protests.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The fitness of the second and third generations is threatened by the very privilege they are born into.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Designed for vertical viewing, the series features characters from Zombies, Descendants and Phineas & Ferb in bite-size adventures that blend comedy, drama and thrills, all unfolding in school hallways and told through open locker doors.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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Most people head to Florida in pursuit of Mouse ears, Miami nightlife, Everglades adventures, or a tropical Keys vacation.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Venture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venture. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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