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venture 1 of 2

noun

Definition of venturenext
as in gamble
a risky undertaking their latest business venture failed big-time

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venture

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verb

ˈven(t)-shər How to pronounce venture (audio)
1
as in to endanger
to place in danger don't venture more money than you can afford to lose

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2
as in to risk
to take a chance on ventured to speak plainly at the meeting

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Recent Examples of venture
Noun
In tandem with the release of his spring 2027 collection, the shoe designer will celebrate 20 years of his brand, which makes a case for a solo venture but in continuity with his family’s history. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 The venture aims to draw more veterans into entrepreneurship, targeting AI, cybersecurity, energy and communications. — Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
Or Hwang could venture into the more flexible surplus lines market, made up of largely out-of-state carriers that specialize in high-risk insurance sold without price controls or state backing. — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 If black and brown tend to dominate your fall wardrobe, navy and burgundy are an easy way to switch things up without venturing too far outside your comfort zone. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for venture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venture
  1. gamble
  2. endanger
  3. risk
  4. chance
  5. threaten
  6. adventure
Noun
  • Harrow New York may be vulnerable to a similar fate, but perhaps this sort of gamble is a necessary evil to ensure Harrow’s continuity, in one form or another.
    — Ashley Baker, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The gamble certainly has paid off — for himself and Notre Dame (2-0).
    — Curt Rallo, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of gamble
Verb
  • The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, has stood by its claim that ICE tracking apps endanger agents.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
  • However, the work, done with Tanzanian government partners, helps track threatened species and monitor human activity that endangers the region’s wildlife, making the few cameras lost in the process all the more worth it.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of endanger
Verb
  • Ashford said consumers who leave money in low-interest accounts risk losing purchasing power over time because inflation continues to erode the value of their cash.
    — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • But Dallas didn’t want to risk a return for a touchdown and opted for the touchback that gave the Ravens the ball at their 35.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of risk
Noun
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated Monday that the chances of making speedy headway on forging a peace settlement were bleak after recent Ukrainian attacks, including during recent parliamentary elections in Russia.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Besides, there won’t be any more chances for people to get hurt because this is the last charter.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of chance
Verb
  • And yet, at the time, we were threatened with annihilation by three Arab armies that were about to invade us.
    — Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The council said that the other companies agreed to testify after being threatened with a subpoena.
    — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of threaten
Verb
  • The milder weather also makes theme park adventures even more successful.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This year’s menu will include old favorites and new taste adventures.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of adventure

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“Venture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venture. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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