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
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Reiterate Buy on valuation, beneficial joint venture partnership, share gains, and long-term potential for industry consolidation.
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Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
For anyone venturing off-the-grid or out deep in nature, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a top contender as a rugged, adventure-suitable wearable.
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Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
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Noun
True economic expansion, the piece contends, originates from savings invested into businesses and innovative ventures, which then fuel future production.
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John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Reiterate Buy on valuation, beneficial joint venture partnership, share gains, and long-term potential for industry consolidation.
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Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
Verb
Monteforte was triggered to venture into ready-to-wear after frequent conversations with Maura Basili, the president of Camera Buyer Italia, who reiterated the need for new fashion projects that are meaningful for both consumers and retailers.
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Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
For anyone venturing off-the-grid or out deep in nature, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a top contender as a rugged, adventure-suitable wearable.
—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venture
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In all three races, Mamdani is taking a political gamble by snubbing powerful establishment Democratic figures and flexing his own electoral muscle.
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But at the time, there was no guarantee the gamble would pay off.
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Sunshyne Davis, 25, and Robert White, 39, have been charged with murder, manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child.
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Pygmy hippos are classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with fewer than 2,500 adults remaining in the wild across parts of West Africa, including Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
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At its core, the play examines what happens when loyalty to an institution collides with a commitment to the truth, as a young lawyer risks his career to challenge powerful military leaders and expose wrongdoing within the ranks.
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The victories of Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, and Darializa Avila Chevalier show the growing power of a progressive bloc that risks stealing the party’s megaphone during a campaign that Democrats had hoped to center on affordability, not aid to Israel.
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Long-term, Burries has a non-zero chance to cement himself as Flagg’s sidekick if his flashes of on-ball creation become go-to parts of his arsenal.
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Rather than crumbling after allowing the first-minute goal, Scotland has settled down and given itself a chance to get back into the game rather than conceded a quick, second goal.
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But labor unions and safety experts warn driverless big rigs could threaten jobs and public safety.
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Severe storms, flash flooding and extreme heat are battering parts of the Plains, Midwest and the South this weekend, threatening to disrupt World Cup fans, athletes and holiday travelers alike.
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Each trip was filled with exploring miles of bike trails, kayaking, taking horseback-riding lessons, and sneaking out of the cabin early to adventure.
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The Education Department is making some exceptions for grad school borrowers who are in the middle of their higher education adventures.
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“Venture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venture. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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