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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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For decades, Volkswagen provided the technology to its joint ventures in China—and high-margin licensing fees flowed back to Germany.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The Epstein files show Mountbatten-Windsor promoting their business ventures and gave personal assurances for David Rowland as his "trusted money man".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

This probably happens every time Rick ventures away from his act’s established repertoire of beaten-to-death hits: Bryan Adams, Kool & the Gang, Hall & Oates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

If you are bitten by a Malaclaw, all bets, wagers and speculative ventures should be cancelled, as they are sure to go against the victim.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling