Synonyms of ventures

ventures 1 of 2

noun

plural of venture

as in gambles

a risky undertaking

their latest business venture failed big-time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gambles
• chances
• enterprises
• adventures
• speculations
• throws
• fliers
• bets
• flutters
• crapshoots
• hazards
• stakes
• wagers
• liberties
• plays
• long shots
• dark horses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sure things

ventures

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of venture

1

as in endangers

to place in danger

don't venture more money than you can afford to lose

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endangers
• risks
• threatens
• adventures
• hazards
• perils
• jeopardizes
• compromises
• menaces
• imperils
• gambles (with)
• jeopards
• subjects
• intimidates
• chances
• wagers
• exposes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protects
• shelters
• shields
• saves
• preserves
• guards
• resumes

2

as in risks

to take a chance on

ventured to speak plainly at the meeting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• risks
• adventures
• hazards
• chances
• tempts
• confronts
• runs the risk of
• gambles (on)
• faces
• dares
• challenges
• breasts
• subjects
• braves
• jeopardizes
• menaces
• compromises
• endangers
• imperils
• outbraves
• brazens
• bets (on)
• beards
• exposes
• defies
• wagers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ventures

Noun

The main course is finding new names to invest in, or doing the homework to learn about one of your existing portfolio company's buzzy ventures. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

The fallout cost Ferguson charity affiliations, contributed to the closure of Sarah's Trust and damaged several of her business ventures. — Lauryn Overhultz , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

As wartime demand grows, private companies often feel compelled to take part in military ventures or dual-use projects that serve military aims. — Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026

Rather than following the Ring Road, a 4x4 safari ventures deep into the highlands and across isolated farmlands. — Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

If the trust is making loans, backing ventures, or funding co-investments for younger family members, liquidity and valuation are no longer academic. — Michael Gold Cfp, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Her ventures eventually stretched into books, beauty, fragrances, food, and other consumer products. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

With their Spotify deal axed and their other ventures failing to gain much traction, Harry and Meghan needed pastures new. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026

Dillman and his coconspirator used the funds to pay themselves and to make risky and speculative investments in other cryptocurrency ventures, authorities said, citing other evidence presented at the trial. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

Verb

Orlando Bloom stars as a village blacksmith who ventures to Jerusalem with his dad (Liam Neeson) to defend the holy city. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

That distortion should gradually alter S301's orbit — because the star ventures so close to Sagittarius A*, those changes may become measurable within about a decade. — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026

The strongest moments come when Grande ventures into less familiar territory. — Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 31 July 2026

The story centers on a therapist who ventures into a reality-bending dimension after one of her patients disappears inside it, according to the film's IMDb. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026

Matt Damon leads the ensemble as Odysseus, the legendary king of Ithaca who ventures on a long and dangerous journey home after the Trojan War. — Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026

When Fuyuko ventures out from her solitude, she’s blessed with a chance encounter. — Blake Simons, IndieWire, 18 May 2026

For Coel, that story sometimes ventures beyond friendship. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026

Arkady sits back, while Boris ventures out for clues. — Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026