as in gamble
a risky undertaking
their latest business venture failed big-time
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as in to endanger
to place in danger
don't venture more money than you can afford to lose
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2
as in to risk
to take a chance on
ventured to speak plainly at the meeting
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Recent Examples of venture
Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
In the Season 3 finale, Keeley and Rebecca, somewhat impulsively, partnered on a potential new venture, AFC Richmond women’s team.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Season 1 took place in Hawaii, the sophomore installment in Italy and now the current third season has ventured to Southeast Asia to shoot in Thailand — mainly at the Four Seasons in Koh Samui and Anantara Mai Khao in Phuket.
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Company chairman Christopher Woodrow found Roth to be a strong entrepreneur and believes that the horror genre ripe for this kind of venture.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
In the Season 3 finale, Keeley and Rebecca, somewhat impulsively, partnered on a potential new venture, AFC Richmond women’s team.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Developing Hardware In-House After developing its own A-series and M-series chips, Apple might venture into developing batteries, according to ET News.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Season 1 took place in Hawaii, the sophomore installment in Italy and now the current third season has ventured to Southeast Asia to shoot in Thailand — mainly at the Four Seasons in Koh Samui and Anantara Mai Khao in Phuket.
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venture
Noun
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There will always be someone cheaper, and there will always be a client willing to take the gamble.—
Curtis Priest,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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An insider suggests that these aren’t off the wall gambles but are all part of the plan, taking more familiar IP and genres and entrusting filmmakers to give it their own spin.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Unmanaged devices pose a significant risk to network security because they can be easily compromised, endangering the company when accessing its resources.—
Andrius Buinovskis,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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National Association of Letter Carriers President Brian L. Renfroe cautioned that the USPS requires practical, sensible solutions rather than privatization efforts that could endanger the jobs of 640,000 postal workers.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While some leaders lean in, experiment, and unlock AI’s potential, others risk falling behind, paralyzed by uncertainty.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Today, indie filmmakers face a tough choice: either comply with demands of CBFC, thus risking their creativity for a theatrical release, or abandon the idea entirely in favor of OTT platforms.—
Viren Naidu,
IndieWire,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The man Frank Ocean is rumored to be dating has shared a snippet of an unreleased song from the singer, further fueling speculation surrounding the mysterious music star’s romantic life.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Ovechkin has overcome a broken leg this season that cost him 16 games and weathered speculation over the last couple of seasons that his game is slipping.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That missed payment was a major contributor to the union’s decision to threaten a strike, further accelerating the trucking company’s demise as more clients diverted freight to other customers.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Mar. 2025
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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,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Stay in at the cozy bar or adventure out for apple picking at a nearby farm.—
Erika Veurink,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2024
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The cool winter weather lends itself to a crowd-free setting, leaving you free to adventure all day.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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At 6:13 of the period, the Blue Jackets went to the power play with a chance to push the lead to 4-1.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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The pandemic gave many people more time at home and a chance to rethink their relationship to work.—
Aatish Bhatia,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Venture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venture. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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