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
General Catalyst, one of Silicon Valley’s larger venture firms, has built an entire strategy around buying labour-heavy service companies and rewiring them with AI before selling them on. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 World Cup enthusiasm has given a jolt to prediction market platform Rothera, a joint venture between Susquehanna International Group and Robinhood. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 July 2026
Verb
The new footage begins with a team of Async Research Institute employees venturing into the Backrooms. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 3 July 2026 Customers can order the shop’s namesake pistachio gelato, or venture out and try other flavors including stracciatella, tiramisu, biscoff, nutella and classic cream. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 June 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
  • Of course, coughing up draft picks like that, should things go sideways, is a real gamble.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • This career shift, though not yet officially confirmed by Rodriguez or the UFC, represents a significant gamble.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of gamble
Verb
  • But that’s not the same as asserting that the physical differences between males and females invariably mean that men will invariably prevail over women in all competitions or that their participation will endanger women.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • In addition, they are expected to argue the shooting endangered others at Kirk’s campus event — an aggravating circumstance that could make the crime punishable by death under Utah law.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of endanger
Verb
  • The alternative, digging it up, risks damaging cultural sites.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The action risks escalating tensions while the United States and Iran negotiate on a long-term peace agreement that addresses Iran's nuclear capacity.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of risk
Noun
  • In addition, their style of play makes broad use of their outrageous attacking options, virtually guaranteeing a supply of chances for a player who can score almost any type of goal from anywhere in the attacking third.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 July 2026
  • Amid its six-shot flurry in the initial 10 minutes, Belgium created one golden chance that was a near miss.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of chance
Verb
  • The weird, vaguely threatening statement doesn’t lay the groundwork for a productive night, so naturally the vibes are just all off as the boys hang, so much so that Christian regrets planning it altogether.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026
  • However, when her island's resources are threatened, Moana embraces her ancestors' voyaging heritage and heads out to sea to find Maui, deliver the heart of Te Fiti (which Maui stole back in the day) and save her people.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2026
Definition of threaten
Verb
  • There are captivating lakes aplenty, in particular Como and Garda, and the Dolomites for mountain lovers adventuring with their offspring.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026
  • Still, the accompanying 4,300-acre ski resort offers eco-adventures year-round, from river rafting and mountain biking to snowshoeing and ziplining.
    — Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
Definition of adventure

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