ventures

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All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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gamble, attempt n.
take a chance v.

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

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Boeing announced an agreement Monday to divest its air taxi and two other technology ventures to Archer Aviation for a stake in the startup.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

The massive spending plans will require Musk to maintain his dedicated following among investors, many of whom have poured money into his ventures over the years and who are now betting he can deliver again.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

PIF is a £514bn pot of money used by the government of Saudi Arabia to invest in many different kinds of ventures - such as football club Newcastle United.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

Aikebaer immigrated to Southern California from China nearly 20 years ago, according to Nijiati, and has participated in several business ventures including flipping houses and opening a fast-food restaurant.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

“Your parents . . .” she ventures, “didn’t look after you?”

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline