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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as in to risk
to take a chance on
ventured to speak plainly at the meeting
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Recent Examples of venture
Bloomberg, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
For years, a16z has been telegraphing its desire to be the venture-asset manager-behemoth of our future.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
Last month, the cookie company ventured into the beauty world.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Chevron’s joint ventures currently produce about 240,000 barrels a day from Venezuela, per TD Cowen.
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Later, the girls venture out into the woods to what appears to be their regular stomping grounds.
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Noun
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Tommy has opposed the offshore well from the start — a gamble with only a 10% chance of success — and the disagreement has long strained his relationship with Cami.—
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Hiring these innovative—albeit, sometimes finicky—Gen Zers may sound like a gamble for traditional workplaces.—
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On Friday, Wieber was arraigned before Supreme Court Justice Richard Ambro on charges of first- and second-degree kidnapping, both of which are felonies, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor.—
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Hale returned to the stand for an hour Thursday morning in an effort to salvage her testimony, but defense lawyers ultimately argued that allowing her testimony to stand would endanger Gonzales' right to a fair trial.—
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For five years, the group from Mexico's National Autonomous University has climbed the volcano with pounds of equipment, risked data loss due to bad weather or a volcanic explosion and used artificial intelligence to analyze the seismic data.—
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The department said that their recovery efforts would risk a lengthy, unannounced closure and could damage the plow.—
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Michigan added 17 second-chance points, got 44 points off the bench and scored 30 off fast breaks to exceed 100 points for the fifth time this season.—
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Still, the Hurricanes one win from restoring new glory days and with a title chance in their own stadium — that’s more than a Miami story, too.—
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His comments appear to be in response to Trump’s post on Truth Social, threatening military backing for Iranian protesters.—
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That melting is threatening the island’s infrastructure and the lifestyles of native people, who over millennia have adapted their transportation and food systems to the presence of snow and ice.—
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Outdoor adventures Sydney is also very much an outdoor town, from Bondi Beach to boats in the harbor.—
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Exploring Your New City’s Green Spaces and Adventures Charlotte offers remarkable opportunities for outdoor recreation, from peaceful urban parks to adventure centers that will get your adrenaline going.—
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“Venture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venture. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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