venture
noun
an undertaking involving uncertainty as to the outcome, especially a risky or dangerous one.
venturing
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present participleof venture.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Police encourage labourers to live in clusters and avoid venturing out after dark.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
For two weeks each spring, as the young start venturing from their burrows, this team drives a daily circuit and records every numbat spotted.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Footwear brand Cole Haan is venturing further into travel and lifestyle with its first collection of luggage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
A notable increase in Mexican Americans venturing south to reconnect with their roots, language and culture, according to longtime observers and travel figures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
After that, Clare had spent many days searching the woods for his missing companion, calling his name, even venturing so close to the human road that he could feel the unsettling whoosh of cars.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
