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as in endangering
to place in danger
don't venture more money than you can afford to lose
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as in risking
to take a chance on
ventured to speak plainly at the meeting
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Recent Examples of venturing
John is something of a warrior venturing out into it to try and find answers but radiation exposure has wreaked havoc on his body.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
There’s an equally eerie and intriguing magic that comes with venturing into the wilderness beneath the light of a full moon.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Few people are venturing from their homes, although businesses have begun to reopen and the long lines that had snaked outside the few pharmacies and supermarkets that were operational over the weekend are disappearing.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
The Tofinu took refuge in the lagoons along the Bight of Benin, a core area of the slave trade, venturing forth in canoes with harpoons, javelins, and swords to fight off raiders from powerful nearby kingdoms.
—Laurent Dubois, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
This feature turns a power station into a self-reliance tool, especially valuable for families traveling with kids, older drivers or anyone venturing beyond city limits.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Experts say this is partly because bears are increasingly venturing out of their traditional habitats and into urban areas in search of food.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Sor Juana’s verses confirm that venturing into the dating pool is always like stepping into a dark abyss.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
There’s an equally eerie and intriguing magic that comes with venturing into the wilderness beneath the light of a full moon.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Few people are venturing from their homes, although businesses have begun to reopen and the long lines that had snaked outside the few pharmacies and supermarkets that were operational over the weekend are disappearing.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
The Tofinu took refuge in the lagoons along the Bight of Benin, a core area of the slave trade, venturing forth in canoes with harpoons, javelins, and swords to fight off raiders from powerful nearby kingdoms.
—Laurent Dubois, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
This feature turns a power station into a self-reliance tool, especially valuable for families traveling with kids, older drivers or anyone venturing beyond city limits.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Experts say this is partly because bears are increasingly venturing out of their traditional habitats and into urban areas in search of food.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Sor Juana’s verses confirm that venturing into the dating pool is always like stepping into a dark abyss.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venturing
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In addition to the murder charge, Thompson faces charges of committing a terroristic act, aggravated assault, engaging in violent criminal group activity and endangering the welfare of a minor, according to the jail roster.—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Some of them could cause severe damage to space stations and satellites, endangering the global space economy floating above us, which is currently valued at more than $600 billion.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
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Peat-heavy soils can retain excess moisture, risking plant rot unless amended with pumice, perlite, or sand.—
Derek Carwood,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
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Officers understood that a move against Maduro without clear guarantees of immunity meant risking imprisonment, torture, confiscation of assets, and the ill-treatment of their families.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
3 Jan. 2026
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Arsenal played attractive, threatening football, and looked poised for a rousing win.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Venturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venturing. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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