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venture

[ven-cher] / ˈvɛn tʃər /
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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Existing shareholder EQT and new investors Teachers’ Venture Growth and Schroders Capital led the acquisition of around 880 million euros in shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen described it as a "Sputnik moment" -- referencing the 1957 launch of Earth's first artificial satellite by the Soviet Union that stunned the Western world.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen famously said in 2011 External link that software is eating the world.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Unlike Cheniere, which sells most of its cargoes under long-term contracts, Venture Global reserves a large share of its volumes for spot markets, where prices can fluctuate widely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

But the days go by, and the Sea Venture does not arrive.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

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