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
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The Anthropic venture offers PE sponsors a turnkey alternative to hiring Big Three consultants at what is likely to be a fraction of the cost.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2026
What unites us is this wonder about venturing further into space.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
No business venture would be considered too small, ensuring that a wide range of enterprises can thrive in California.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The Anthropic venture offers PE sponsors a turnkey alternative to hiring Big Three consultants at what is likely to be a fraction of the cost.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Verb
For Showalter, whose past work has rarely ventured this far into fear, the challenge will be sustaining a coherent tone without losing the emotional highs and lows that define Hoover as a storyteller.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2026
What unites us is this wonder about venturing further into space.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venture
Noun
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Easily the riskiest entry of the year so far, this expensive — $200 million but who’s counting — Amazon MGM Studios gamble, powered by Ryan Gosling’s star turn as a lonely astronaut, has made $573 million globally, justifying its steep costs.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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Second, the new Netflix gamble on a more substantial IMAX release, with a longer theatrical window, gives it more time to breathe in February.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The police department said body camera footage has already helped lead to charges against a driver accused of endangering a crossing guard and children.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Israel had said ban was necessary Initially, Israel said the ban was necessary because foreign journalists allowed into Gaza could give away the positions of Israeli soldiers and endanger them.—
Deepti Hajela,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Assuming enough people are willing to risk millions to produce them.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The words also honor the spirit of immigrants—those who risk everything for hope, opportunity, and a chance to belong.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Detroit was able to respond in the third quarter with six second-chance points and held the Magic to zero second-chance points that same stretch.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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After spending a long winter primarily indoors, there's a good chance your outdoor space looks a little neglected.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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The Padres were threatening to break a scoreless tie with runners on first and second with one out.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Prosecutors highlighted allegations of previous behavior of the suspect in the filings, including allegedly admiring the 2018 Woolsey fire, burning a Bible, threatening to burn his sister’s house down and using ChatGPT to generate images of people running from a burning forest.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Other creatures abound, all of them combining animal life and foliage with the same mix-and-match obviousness that the rest of this movie combines basic Disney adventuring with Miyazakian eco-concern.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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The 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition added the midway — the rides, games and food vendors that turned fairs into the all-day adventures kids love today.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Venture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venture. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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