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

Many are navigating partnerships, content opportunities, business ventures and NIL deals at a young age. — Adam Frank, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026

Several progressive Democrats want to put off the vote until the new Congress convenes in January, giving them time to rewrite provisions favoring renewables projects over fossil fuel ventures. — Bob Woods, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

The conversation also touches on his kids, business ventures and relationships with his exes. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

Tokyo’s national fusion strategy has channeled substantial public backing into private demonstration ventures, giving firms like Kyoto Fusioneering a springboard to pursue joint ventures across western markets. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Advertisement But without BYD, the Chinese auto industry would still be weak, because in these joint ventures the Chinese engineers had zero influence or knowledge with the car. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 5 Nov. 2026

China, which is committed to maintaining its supply chain dominance, has been willing to allocate substantial capital to such ventures. — Tom Moerenhout, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2026

Ocarina of Time weaponizes nostalgia even within its narrative, as the protagonist Link ventures to save his post-apocalyptic world as an adult after first working through it as a kid. — James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

On the other hand, those servers offer a valuable trove of personal data, ready for lucrative ventures such as AI training and search engine optimization. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 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