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as in experiences
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 ventures
a risky undertaking
a bold adventure in deep-sea exploration that could imperil the submarine and its crew
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as in endangers
to place in danger
adventured all his savings in a very risky investment scheme
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as in risks
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 adventures
Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Romeyn is a freelance travel, design, and wellness journalist living in Los Angeles and Bali whose curiosity about the world leads her on frequent beautiful adventures.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
And the title Illumination is adapting, with some other references pulled here and there from throughout franchise history, is among his most creative and wondrous adventures.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Now approaching age 50, Caldwell is expanding his athletic repertoire far beyond his roots in rock climbing, embracing new adventures that require fresh physical skill sets.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Other members of the 110th Special Investigation Unit, like Roscoe and Finlay, could take the lead in their own adventures on the Amazon platform.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Other Bennet Sister imagines Mary’s life after the conclusion of Pride and Prejudice, sending her on adventures of the heart and soul in the supportive company of her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
The show is based on the Tomb Raider video game franchise, which follows the adventures of the famed archaeologist and adventurer.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Read on for permit-free swaps for some of the most coveted, reservation-only outdoor adventures.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Jay Clue, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Parents are prioritizing comfort, durability and UV protection more than ever, especially as families gear up for beach vacations, pool playdates and water park adventures.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The game was inspired by Night Street founders Dan and Mac Reynolds’ adventures playing real-life capture the flag while growing up.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
For more than 25 years, Probst has taken castaways and their fans to secluded locations for high-stakes adventures.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Animated delights, comedies, and action adventures to entertain all ages.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Designed for vertical viewing, the series features characters from Zombies, Descendants and Phineas & Ferb in bite-size adventures that blend comedy, drama and thrills, all unfolding in school hallways and told through open locker doors.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
Most people head to Florida in pursuit of Mouse ears, Miami nightlife, Everglades adventures, or a tropical Keys vacation.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Austin is offering everything from la Madeleine’s chocolate-strawberry bakery boards to Azul’s candlelit rooftop cabanas, including intimate prix-fixe dinners and playful donut boat adventures.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
Johnston had been posting photos to Facebook of their adventures, camping and traversing snowy mountain peaks.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Romeyn is a freelance travel, design, and wellness journalist living in Los Angeles and Bali whose curiosity about the world leads her on frequent beautiful adventures.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
And the title Illumination is adapting, with some other references pulled here and there from throughout franchise history, is among his most creative and wondrous adventures.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Now approaching age 50, Caldwell is expanding his athletic repertoire far beyond his roots in rock climbing, embracing new adventures that require fresh physical skill sets.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Other members of the 110th Special Investigation Unit, like Roscoe and Finlay, could take the lead in their own adventures on the Amazon platform.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Other Bennet Sister imagines Mary’s life after the conclusion of Pride and Prejudice, sending her on adventures of the heart and soul in the supportive company of her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
The show is based on the Tomb Raider video game franchise, which follows the adventures of the famed archaeologist and adventurer.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Read on for permit-free swaps for some of the most coveted, reservation-only outdoor adventures.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Using apps like Photopills can make this planning process easier, even showing you exactly where the Milky Way will appear in the sky while providing lots of useful information for your night sky adventures.
—Jay Clue, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Parents are prioritizing comfort, durability and UV protection more than ever, especially as families gear up for beach vacations, pool playdates and water park adventures.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The game was inspired by Night Street founders Dan and Mac Reynolds’ adventures playing real-life capture the flag while growing up.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
For more than 25 years, Probst has taken castaways and their fans to secluded locations for high-stakes adventures.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Animated delights, comedies, and action adventures to entertain all ages.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Designed for vertical viewing, the series features characters from Zombies, Descendants and Phineas & Ferb in bite-size adventures that blend comedy, drama and thrills, all unfolding in school hallways and told through open locker doors.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
Most people head to Florida in pursuit of Mouse ears, Miami nightlife, Everglades adventures, or a tropical Keys vacation.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Austin is offering everything from la Madeleine’s chocolate-strawberry bakery boards to Azul’s candlelit rooftop cabanas, including intimate prix-fixe dinners and playful donut boat adventures.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventures
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The global hospitality brand, which operates 133 hotels and resorts in 47 countries, is known for its impeccable service and immersive experiences and The Nam Hai is no exception.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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There are legitimate reasons to complain about the authenticity of some experiences.—
Adam Kadlac,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Which means, the party all too regularly ventures on to Horan’s house.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2026
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Other culinary ventures include Red Smoke Barbeque, which opened in 2010 and is temporarily closed amid Monroe Street renovations.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Kinda endangers the plan that your mom and dad (George McFly, played by Mike Bindeman) might meet, fall in love and you’ll be born.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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The president has gone so far as repealing a longtime scientific finding that climate change endangers public health and the environment.—
Matthew Daly,
San Antonio Express-News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As such, the bill risks further making college sports transparency in the Volunteer State an increasingly voluntary proposition.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Seeing those two stalwarts move on next year at the latest was likely always to have been the plan at Anfield, but generating savings sooner has taken on greater importance as something else risks unfolding.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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She’s seen what the medium is still capable of, with the success of wild gambles like Everything Everywhere.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Second-round picks always have been relative gambles and have only lost value in recent years as fewer players declare for each draft.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Drought threatens the existence of the Western cowboy.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Industry analysts say the agreement threatens to undermine business confidence in the United States by exerting unprecedented executive power to influence the private sector.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Clothes Iron and Steamer Many cruise lines have policies forbidding the use of clothes irons and steamers and won’t allow these fire hazards onboard.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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At over 1,800 lives lost per year, winter vehicle-crash fatalities are four times greater than the total number of all other weather hazards combined, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Blackhawks, who are well out of the playoff picture, went scoreless on three power-play chances while the Flyers were 0 for 4 on the power play.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The teams traded baskets and chances most of the night.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Adventures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventures. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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