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ventures

NOUN

gamble, attempt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deal endeavor enterprise experiment investment project undertaking

STRONG

adventure baby chance essay exploit feat hazard header jeopardy peril proposition pursuit risk setup shot spec speculation stab stake test thing trial wager

WEAK

pet project

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idleness

STRONG

assurance certainty fact inaction protection reality safety surety

VERB

take a chance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dare operate

STRONG

advance assay attempt bet brave challenge chance defy endanger essay experiment expose feel front gamble grope hazard imperil jeopardize presume risk speculate stake try volunteer wager

WEAK

dare say get down go out on a limb have a fling at lay open make a stab at make bold play for play the market put in jeopardy put up stick one's neck out take a crack at take a flyer take a plunge try out

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain design disbelieve guard hide neglect plan protect save yield

Example Sentences

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Those who work closely with Parton said she isn’t solely focused on whether her ventures generate strong financial returns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

After decades spent investing in joint ventures with Chinese partners to build vehicles, foreign carmakers are now changing the nature of those partnerships to stay competitive.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

With sentiment continuing to improve and momentum building across several of Elon Musk’s ventures, the stock now appears to be approaching an important technical inflection point.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Established tech firms will be affected by their large investments in AI-related ventures, which may struggle to generate cash and returns on the large investments.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Madame says, “Really, Hubert, it’s gloomy as a graveyard in here,” but Marie-Laure ventures a bit farther, the soles of her shoes slipping, the floor angling down, and then her shoes touch water.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr