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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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
John McDermott, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
In 2023, Elon Musk seemed too distracted by his latest venture to run the world’s most valuable car company.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 June 2025
Clearly, the stealthy-chic trend is resonating, and has now ventured into summer dress territory.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 June 2025
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Noun
Nicole and Littleton became founding partners in the restaurant venture, and the two set out to woo investors.
—John McDermott, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
In 2023, Elon Musk seemed too distracted by his latest venture to run the world’s most valuable car company.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025
Verb
The resort’s 498 rooms range from chic standard accommodations to indulgent suites with personal swim-out pools—perfect for that morning dip without having to venture far from bed.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 June 2025
Clearly, the stealthy-chic trend is resonating, and has now ventured into summer dress territory.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venture
Noun
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That’s enough money to make staying in college the bigger gamble.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2025
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Wolf might not be perfect, but the upside of betting on him hitting is worth the gamble.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
Verb
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These strikes were precise and limited—aimed not at the Iranian people, but at the violent ideology that endangers them too.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Only in the contiguous United States did citizens require high-budget movies to understand the chain of events by which the war might endanger their homes.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
Verb
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The entire medical establishment risked their lives to keep me and millions of other cancer patients and others alive and well during the covid epidemic.—
Jonathan Gluck,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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While one pursues love and belonging, the other struggles against tradition, both risking everything as cultural clashes and dangerous enemies threaten to destroy them.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
Noun
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And Princess Beatrice’s newest public appearance only added to that speculation.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
21 June 2025
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For Now Despite speculation regarding BP being a potential M&A target, a takeover seems improbable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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The children are then threatened with many fictional stories, ending with them being kidnapped by Lu Mamau, who, by putting them in his sack, takes them with him forever, far away to his dark and unknown lair.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
27 June 2025
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But the legal wrangling over the preventive coverage mandates also threatened to put at risk access to preventive care.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Overlanding is a form of self-reliant travel that involves adventuring to remote destinations, typically in a vehicle of some type.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
21 June 2025
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Choosing the best gaming laptop for you is like putting together a well-balanced adventuring party.—
Luke Larsen,
Wired News,
9 June 2025
Noun
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There is a chance Bailey could morph into a playmaker and star-level difference-maker on the wing.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Only months ago, Elon Musk stated that there was a 20% chance AI could wipe out humanity.—
Paul Tudor Jones,
Time,
25 June 2025
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“Venture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venture. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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