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
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Produced entirely by Daniel James, the collection was self-released on her new venture Post Atlantic, distributed via Secretly Distribution.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Diana Olick, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Other iPhone Components, Accessories After developing its own A-series and M-series chips, Apple might venture into developing batteries, according to ET News.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Armani took it a step farther, however, linking with Emaar Properties to develop luxurious Armani Hotels and Resorts around the globe, a venture formed in 2005.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Produced entirely by Daniel James, the collection was self-released on her new venture Post Atlantic, distributed via Secretly Distribution.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Other iPhone Components, Accessories After developing its own A-series and M-series chips, Apple might venture into developing batteries, according to ET News.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venture
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More than 3,000 locations and an $8 billion deal to sell a majority stake to Blackstone later, the teenage gamble paid off big time.—
Martina Castellanos,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Research suggests that habitual lottery players – especially those with low incomes – see the gamble as an investment rather than a form of entertainment.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Though Smith was charged with four counts of assault for scaring and endangering the villagers, troopers did not say he was involved in his mother’s death.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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In a tide election, that could endanger seats that were previously safely Republican.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Civil liberties campaigners across Britain and beyond swiftly condemned the designation, warning that applying terrorism laws to such a group risks chilling free speech and assembly, while also setting a dangerous precedent for protest rights.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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With the country leaning in a Republican direction, donors could be less apt to risk donating to Biden.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Spurs released a statement late on Sunday night clarifying their position following days of speculation after the removal of Daniel Levy as executive chairman on Thursday.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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While the brothers aren't expected to cross paths, speculation continues over whether Harry will reunite with his father, King Charles.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump has also taken an unusually hands-on approach to pressure policy and leadership changes at a slew of colleges and universities by freezing, or threatening to withhold, federal funding at campuses, including Columbia, George Mason, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, Brown, and Michigan.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The clause allows a NATO member to convene a meeting of allies to consult on an issue that could threaten its security.—
Will Gretsky,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In this preschool and homeschool nature series, meet the naturalist at the visitor center and get ready to adventure together.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
1 Sep. 2025
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Travelers can adventure through the Arizona places that tell its story.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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As of Thursday, the NHC was monitoring a disturbance in the Atlantic with an 80 percent chance of cyclone formation over the next seven days.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Paul suggested the drug boat’s occupants should have been given a chance to be tried for their crimes.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Venture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venture. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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