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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
But solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) — huge eruptions of solar plasma — could be a threat to Artemis astronauts venturing far beyond our planet, as could cosmic rays, which originate far beyond our solar system.
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Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
No Tang and food in tubes for the astronauts on the Artemis 2 moon mission – space food has come a long way since humankind first began regularly venturing beyond Earth's atmosphere more than six decades ago.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
With temperatures hovering at a steady 4°C (39°F), any organism — or submersible — venturing into this zone must be strong enough to handle both the extreme cold and the massive hydrostatic force of the deep.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
The extreme weather systems affecting the Midwest did not keep local senior citizens in Lake County from venturing outside on Tuesday to taste locally made maple syrup.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
While Cabo offers plenty to fill an itinerary, venturing beyond the main tourist hub can reveal a different side of Baja, and who doesn't want to see a more local side of life?
—Latifah Al Hazza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
That said, there are some standout notes West sees having a moment in the market; their rise happening at the same time shoppers are venturing far beyond the traditional designer fragrance aisle.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Gabriel Kreuther is venturing out of Byrant Park and into Hudson Yards with the opening of his brasserie Saverne this spring.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
No Tang and food in tubes for the astronauts on the Artemis 2 moon mission – space food has come a long way since humankind first began regularly venturing beyond Earth's atmosphere more than six decades ago.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
With temperatures hovering at a steady 4°C (39°F), any organism — or submersible — venturing into this zone must be strong enough to handle both the extreme cold and the massive hydrostatic force of the deep.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
The extreme weather systems affecting the Midwest did not keep local senior citizens in Lake County from venturing outside on Tuesday to taste locally made maple syrup.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
While Cabo offers plenty to fill an itinerary, venturing beyond the main tourist hub can reveal a different side of Baja, and who doesn't want to see a more local side of life?
—Latifah Al Hazza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
That said, there are some standout notes West sees having a moment in the market; their rise happening at the same time shoppers are venturing far beyond the traditional designer fragrance aisle.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Gabriel Kreuther is venturing out of Byrant Park and into Hudson Yards with the opening of his brasserie Saverne this spring.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venturing
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Huerta pled guilty in February in Leavenworth County District Court to one count of involuntary manslaughter and one count of aggravated endangering a child, according to previous Star reporting.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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This past week, in anticipation of today’s protest, metal gates were installed at some on- and off-ramps along the 101 Freeway in the downtown area to stop demonstrations from spilling onto the freeway, blocking traffic and endangering pedestrians.—
Staff And Wire Reports,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Firing him for putting his life on the line and acting consistent with his training is no justification for firing him and an insult to every officer risking his or her life daily.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Those who decline the city’s offer of emergency shelter will likely scatter to parks, sidewalks and other areas, risking further sweeps and the possibility of citation or arrest.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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When a series of tragic failures at New Era Community Health Center left scores of the county’s weakest, poorest and most erratic residents in danger, Florida health inspectors took the unusual step of threatening to shut down the home.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Venturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venturing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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