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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Densmore’s a busy guy, with various charitable causes and artistic ventures.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

She also had vast, ongoing business operations, charitable ventures and a cultural legacy.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

"The group currently faces large financial commitments from recently formed subsidiary companies, including Air India, investments in long gestation projects, and losses in newer ventures," Soonawala wrote, external in a piece for Times of India.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

What was already a very darkly funny and incredibly gross film gets even more disturbing as Bryan ventures into the Raccoon City hospital, trying to make his delivery.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

Jule wandered away from the lookout to the Aquinnah shops, a cluster of small ventures selling souvenirs, Wampanoag crafts, and snacks.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart