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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
a venturesome child tried to climb the huge tree
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as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
the first solo pilot to undertake the venturesome crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by air
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Recent Examples of venturesome
For example, until the early 2000s, Countrywide did no subprime lending, leaving the field to the venturesome likes of the Money Store and Guardian S&L.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 July 2023
Part of a string of recent high-profile divorce records, Chemistry represents Clarkson at her most venturesome and liberated.
—Vulture, 27 June 2023
Also coming to GroundUp is venturesome singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham, a Grammy nominee who is the subject of a recent profile worth checking out at Relix.com.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2023
Maybe low-budget films, documentaries, and foreign language fare didn’t always take up the slack, but the best of them at least tried to be more venturesome than the usual ossified studio product.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Dec. 2022
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Nick, the son of shipping tycoon Massimo Marone (Joseph Mascolo), often was depicted as an adventurous and ambitious man who worked as a sea captain.—
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There’s so much talent in New York, and diners are more curious, more adventurous, and more informed than ever.—
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Both teams possess forwards who are dangerous when running in behind defences.—
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Many of the surf zone fatalities occur when distant hurricanes send swells to shore that create dangerous conditions at the coast, such as strong surf and rip currents, the hurricane center stated.—
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This film is a beautiful blend of personal storytelling that highlights River Gallo’s personal journey and interweaves a daring and propulsive thriller.—
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The Wooster Group at 50: Elizabeth LeCompte and Kate Valk reflect on decades of making daring theater together.—
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However, a small portion of them, known as potentially hazardous asteroids (PHAs), do require closer observation.—
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More snow is on the way and will create hazardous travel conditions, forecasters said.—
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According to Lowe, we’re all regularly exposed to microplastics daily—and other products are likely far riskier than a stick of gum.—
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Approaching the station was deemed too risky for Wilmore and Williams, aboard Starliner, as well as for the astronauts on the $100 billion space station.—
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Correspondent Jo Ling Kent looks back on a perilous week for companies and consumers trying to plan ahead.—
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Their perilous contact with foreign cultures reveals inner sins and weaknesses.—
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Age restrictions could impact the positives that social media brings, and still fall short of solving its more serious issues.—
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The most serious charge carries up to 10 years in prison, while the others have a five-year maximum term.—
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“Venturesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venturesome. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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