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
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
While the future of the Sloan Triangle slip lane has been at the center of discussion, the total downtown improvement plan is scheduled to be a four-year venture, based on a study done by consultant Houseal Lavigne.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
The bobcats would sometimes venture into nearby West Hartford by utilizing riparian zones or brush near rivers or streams and staying hidden.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Colorado's ongoing drought has made food sources scarcer, leading to an increase in sightings as bears venture farther in search of food.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
While the future of the Sloan Triangle slip lane has been at the center of discussion, the total downtown improvement plan is scheduled to be a four-year venture, based on a study done by consultant Houseal Lavigne.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
According to the Oregon Zoo website, polar bears can be solitary much of the year, but spring is a time when adult males typically venture out in search of females.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
The bobcats would sometimes venture into nearby West Hartford by utilizing riparian zones or brush near rivers or streams and staying hidden.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venture
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While the initial move into smartphones posed a risk to Apple's device margins, the gamble paid off through what would become a massive industry-altering phenomenon.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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But for the union, a longer deal at a time of industry consolidation and rapid developments to generative AI was always going to be a gamble.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Oisin McGuinness, 21, Nathan Dunn, 19, and a 16-year-old boy were all charged with arson with intent to endanger life, London’s Metropolitan Police Service said in a statement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The timber rattlesnake is the only snake listed as endangered in Connecticut due to habitat loss and protected under state law.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Certain trees on the islands are believed to harbor these winds; to sleep beneath them is to risk possession.—
Adam Pourahmadi,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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An interest-rate hike could help ease inflation but risks a further cooldown of the labor market, while a rate cut may boost hiring but threatens higher inflation.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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That means runners of all abilities are welcome, their marathon is not timed, and everyone will get the chance to break the finish line tape.—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Batters don’t really have a chance to get too comfortable.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Texas hemp retailers are getting temporary relief after a judge blocked the state's new ban on smokable THC products – a rule that shop owners say threatened to wipe out large portions of their business.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Then, guards who worked for the contractor Critical Response Strategies began taunting detainees, threatening to enter the cage where immigrants were held.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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There was this openness to adventure and to the outside.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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The suites are just a short walk from the main square, making this an ideal jumping-off point for your Oia adventures.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Venture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venture. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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