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

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

Parton's business acumen extended beyond the entertainment industry, with an empire that included hotels, branded Duncan Hines baking kits, fragrances, beauty products, wines, apparel, merchandise and other ventures. — Devarrick Turner, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

In addition to big-swing media ventures, Meghan launched a lifestyle and food business that had undergone multiple name changes. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Grey comes to work alongside Bargatze following a career spanning studio leadership, independent production, and global entertainment ventures. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

But these ventures are tiny compared to the ranchlands, timberlands, and cropfields many one-percenters are nabbing. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026

Most of this newfound success instead came from his cryptocurrency ventures. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Several clubs have been stung by excessive ventures into external markets in recent years, most notably Tottenham in Italy and Manchester United’s mistakes in the Dutch league under Erik ten Hag. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The Sussexes will retain their Montecito, California, home, while Meghan’s business ventures — including As ever, Archewell Productions and their charitable foundation, Archewell Philanthropies — will remain based in the United States. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

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

Australian actress Catherine Lagaʻaia stars as the 16-year-old title wayfinder, who ventures beyond the reef on an epic quest to save her home island of Motunui. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 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