venture 1 of 2

noun

Definition of venturenext
as in gamble
a risky undertaking their latest business venture failed big-time

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venture

2 of 2

verb

ˈven(t)-shər How to pronounce venture (audio)
1
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
Noun
General Catalyst, one of Silicon Valley’s larger venture firms, has built an entire strategy around buying labour-heavy service companies and rewiring them with AI before selling them on. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 World Cup enthusiasm has given a jolt to prediction market platform Rothera, a joint venture between Susquehanna International Group and Robinhood. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 July 2026
Verb
The new footage begins with a team of Async Research Institute employees venturing into the Backrooms. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 3 July 2026 Customers can order the shop’s namesake pistachio gelato, or venture out and try other flavors including stracciatella, tiramisu, biscoff, nutella and classic cream. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for venture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venture
  1. gamble
  2. endanger
  3. risk
  4. chance
  5. threaten
  6. adventure
Noun
  • The gamble shows Toronto is looking to catch lightning in a bottle for a second time.
    — Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • This career shift, though not yet officially confirmed by Rodriguez or the UFC, represents a significant gamble.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of gamble
Verb
  • The zoo called Nangka's birth a major achievement for the genetic diversity and conservation of the species, which is critically endangered.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • Court records show Pawnell faces charges including second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child.
    — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of endanger
Verb
  • The trial court risked prejudicing the jury by improperly admitting evidence about Mead Johnson’s finances, including its revenues, profits, and executive compensation, the appeals court said.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Delaying much beyond that risks the continuity that has sustained collider physics for generations.
    — Florencia Canelli, Scientific American, 1 July 2026
Definition of risk
Noun
  • For the best chance of seeing them, move away from city lights, lie flat on your back and look toward the southern sky near the Aquarius constellation, NASA says.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Now’s your chance to grab a closet’s worth of sleek, sculpting essentials, like the SpanxShape Booty Boost leggings for $44 off, and the SpanxSmooth Jersey Crewneck T-Shirt for $30 off.
    — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Definition of chance
Verb
  • The caller reported that a family member was threatening them.
    — Nathan Pilling July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • In the weeks since Fable 5 and Mythos 5 were forced out of commission, industry leaders and experts became increasingly worried that the ad-hoc ban would threaten America’s AI lead against China.
    — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 1 July 2026
Definition of threaten
Verb
  • There are captivating lakes aplenty, in particular Como and Garda, and the Dolomites for mountain lovers adventuring with their offspring.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026
  • Still, the accompanying 4,300-acre ski resort offers eco-adventures year-round, from river rafting and mountain biking to snowshoeing and ziplining.
    — Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
Definition of adventure

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