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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
Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan told this news organization the city has plenty to offer for visitors who may be venturing to the Bay Area for the first time.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Plus, the slight height gives them a more fashion-forward feel without venturing into uncomfortable territory.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Heavy rainfall days earlier would have mostly cleared the system, and venturing into the tunnels in the early morning hours would mean waste flow would be noticeably less than during peak daytime hours.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
While many fans may be venturing inside the Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) to catch a match, others who couldn't or didn't want to buy match tickets will be enjoying the global tournament from various fan fests or events.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Shuffield said that likely indicates that buyers are venturing out to those suburbs in search of more affordable housing.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
What Peugeot has created instead is a genuinely stylish, refined and characterful electric car that feels distinctly premium without venturing into luxury-brand pricing territory.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The top candidates for California governor crisscrossed the state Friday, all venturing to friendly political territory to woo voters and undermine their rivals as the June 2 primary election fast approaches.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan told this news organization the city has plenty to offer for visitors who may be venturing to the Bay Area for the first time.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Plus, the slight height gives them a more fashion-forward feel without venturing into uncomfortable territory.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Heavy rainfall days earlier would have mostly cleared the system, and venturing into the tunnels in the early morning hours would mean waste flow would be noticeably less than during peak daytime hours.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
While many fans may be venturing inside the Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) to catch a match, others who couldn't or didn't want to buy match tickets will be enjoying the global tournament from various fan fests or events.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Shuffield said that likely indicates that buyers are venturing out to those suburbs in search of more affordable housing.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
What Peugeot has created instead is a genuinely stylish, refined and characterful electric car that feels distinctly premium without venturing into luxury-brand pricing territory.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The top candidates for California governor crisscrossed the state Friday, all venturing to friendly political territory to woo voters and undermine their rivals as the June 2 primary election fast approaches.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venturing
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Clendenning said releasing Zeinab from custody would pose an unacceptable risk of endangering the safety and welfare of the public.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The hope is that such vehicles will act as force multipliers while being inexpensive enough to risk in dangerous situations, such as delivering ammunition, fuel, and rations under fire without endangering human lives.—
David Szondy
June 03,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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By traveling to the Canary Islands, Leo is fulfilling a wish of Pope Francis to minister to the many migrants who arrive on the Spanish archipelago after risking their lives to reach Europe from Africa.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Activists like Barbara Gittings stood in front of Independence Hall — risking their careers, their safety and their futures — just to be seen.—
Josh Sanders,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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TdA members maintain control over their victims by threatening their families, assaulting them, and tracking down and kidnapping women who attempt to flee.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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High yields worldwide are threatening to slow economies and undercut prices for stocks and all kinds of other investments.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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“Venturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venturing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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