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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This week: Google’s parent company announced an unexpected move to raise $80 billion for their AI ventures.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

More recent business ventures include his takeover of social media platform Twitter in October 2022.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Alphabet is one of a tiny number of companies capable of raising so much cash without tanking its stock, thanks to its near-monopoly in online search and credibility with Wall Street in new ventures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

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

He had a series of unsuccessful business ventures and went bankrupt more than once.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson