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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
The royal pair is set to spend time at the nation's capital, including a formal state dinner at the White House and an address to a joint session of Congress, before venturing to other nearby states.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
What unites us is this wonder about venturing further into space.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
That is venturing into Buffalo and Edmonton pre-Connor McDavid territory.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Rina is already showing off her confidence, venturing out with Suki and taking in the space, while Serasi is taking things a bit slower, easing into it and building confidence at his own pace.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Downtown Lexington, an area listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is also a major draw for those venturing to this part of the Commonwealth.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
That kind of crossover recognition makes these five destinations a strong starting point for anyone venturing out on their own.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Last year, Zardoya discussed venturing into her solo act with Role Model (Tucker Pillsbury) for Rolling Stone‘s Musicians on Musicians cover story.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
What unites us is this wonder about venturing further into space.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
That is venturing into Buffalo and Edmonton pre-Connor McDavid territory.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Rina is already showing off her confidence, venturing out with Suki and taking in the space, while Serasi is taking things a bit slower, easing into it and building confidence at his own pace.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Downtown Lexington, an area listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is also a major draw for those venturing to this part of the Commonwealth.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
That kind of crossover recognition makes these five destinations a strong starting point for anyone venturing out on their own.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Last year, Zardoya discussed venturing into her solo act with Role Model (Tucker Pillsbury) for Rolling Stone‘s Musicians on Musicians cover story.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venturing
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Kropp was charged with involuntary manslaughter and endangering children, while Cherry was charged with obstructing justice, arrest records show.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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British authorities arrested a man from Sudan last week on suspicion of endangering life in that case.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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Human rights advocates argue that policing alone won’t stop desperate migrants from risking dangerous small boats, as at least 162 people have died attempting the Channel crossing in recent years.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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In doing so, the state was knowingly risking the health and safety of its own officials.—
Lauren Cassidy,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
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Judge’s homer ended up being the game-winning run, as the Rangers scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning and were threatening for more.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Of course, most of this is for show, just as Carr’s podcasts appearances last year threatening Kimmel were a bunch of hot air.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Venturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venturing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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