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as in experience
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
our quiet hike turned into quite an adventure when we encountered a bear and her cub
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as in venture
a risky undertaking
a bold adventure in deep-sea exploration that could imperil the submarine and its crew
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as in to endanger
to place in danger
adventured all his savings in a very risky investment scheme
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as in to risk
to take a chance on
if I had to adventure a guess, I'd say she's about 35
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Recent Examples of adventure
Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
The Aries solar eclipse on March 29th lights up your adventure sector.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Shaffer regularly heads out into the desert with her family for camping and off-roading trips, while Lando spends a lot of time adventuring with different groups on different terrains, testing the limits of what her Subaru can do.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Consider elevating your basic tee with this puff-sleeve option that will look stylish during daytime adventures and evening dinners.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
The Aries solar eclipse on March 29th lights up your adventure sector.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
In the summer of 2024, a low-emission, low-impact tour company, the Ice Odyssey, took the prospect of adventuring up several notches by debuting trips to the Columbia Icefield, the largest in the Rocky Mountains.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Shaffer regularly heads out into the desert with her family for camping and off-roading trips, while Lando spends a lot of time adventuring with different groups on different terrains, testing the limits of what her Subaru can do.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventure
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Add in Unai Emery’s experience in Europe, and Villa will fancy their chances against most teams, including likely quarter-final opponents Liverpool (who could only draw 2-2 at Villa Park last month).—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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To use the newest experience of Facebook, switch to a supported browser.—
facebook.com,
facebook.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Henderson Land also helped shape Hong Kong’s skyline, developing the iconic International Finance Centre (IFC) in the Central business district in a joint venture that includes Sun Hung Kai.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Deep roots in Idaho The venture is the latest in a series of undertakings for the Fulcher family, which has long been involved in the business, farming and political spheres of the Treasure Valley.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Mar. 2025
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Under Florida’s red flag law, enacted after the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting in Broward, law enforcement can seize a person’s weapon with a risk protection order if it’s deemed a person will endanger himself or others.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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National Association of Letter Carriers President Brian L. Renfroe cautioned that the USPS requires practical, sensible solutions rather than privatization efforts that could endanger the jobs of 640,000 postal workers.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Today, indie filmmakers face a tough choice: either comply with demands of CBFC, thus risking their creativity for a theatrical release, or abandon the idea entirely in favor of OTT platforms.—
Viren Naidu,
IndieWire,
8 Mar. 2025
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While some leaders lean in, experiment, and unlock AI’s potential, others risk falling behind, paralyzed by uncertainty.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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After losing 1-0 in regular time which meant a 2-2 draw on aggregate, Los Blancos prevailed 4-2 in a penalty shootout to set up a quarterfinals showdown with Arsenal.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Then Sterling did some less effective things and got suspended anyway, so that mad idea was, at least, parked for the time being.—
Amy Lawrence,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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There will always be someone cheaper, and there will always be a client willing to take the gamble.—
Curtis Priest,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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An insider suggests that these aren’t off the wall gambles but are all part of the plan, taking more familiar IP and genres and entrusting filmmakers to give it their own spin.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Bombers’ bullpen depth, meanwhile, has been threatened by a handful of injuries.—
Gary Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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That missed payment was a major contributor to the union’s decision to threaten a strike, further accelerating the trucking company’s demise as more clients diverted freight to other customers.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Mar. 2025
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The man Frank Ocean is rumored to be dating has shared a snippet of an unreleased song from the singer, further fueling speculation surrounding the mysterious music star’s romantic life.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Ovechkin has overcome a broken leg this season that cost him 16 games and weathered speculation over the last couple of seasons that his game is slipping.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Adventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventure. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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