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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
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Predictably, the season ends with a stinger promising a new adventure for the kids in a future season.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The 450-acre surf resort will offer even more surf programming, family-friendly activities, and adventures this season.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
For adventures in the kitchen, Betty also gathers seven outstanding taco recipes, and names the tortilla stop worth pulling off the freeway for.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Predictably, the season ends with a stinger promising a new adventure for the kids in a future season.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Following someone’s suggestions delivers you to adventure's door under the Libra full moon.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The 450-acre surf resort will offer even more surf programming, family-friendly activities, and adventures this season.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventure
Noun
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Archibald has experience in all of those roles in his 23-year career in education that includes teaching 13 years in the classroom, working 10 years in administration as an assistant athletic director and coaching for all of that time.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Honma experience quickly became a disastrous one for Rose, and while McLaren could end up being the next great golf brand, his taking another chance on a brand that has proven exactly nothing in the golf space is questionable, at best.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After stepping down from OpenAI's board in 2018 due to potential conflicts with Tesla, Musk launched his own AI venture, xAI.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Next up are due diligence calls with the angels and the venture capitalist.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Snorkeling is easy and spectacular at the reef, which protects endangered Hawksbill turtles on Bagno di Gili, where the beach club sits, a 25-minute ride away by motor launch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Topa Topa’s story began in early 1967, the year that the California condor was classified as endangered by the United States.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Certain trees on the islands are believed to harbor these winds; to sleep beneath them is to risk possession.—
Adam Pourahmadi,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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An interest-rate hike could help ease inflation but risks a further cooldown of the labor market, while a rate cut may boost hiring but threatens higher inflation.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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O’Neal, the daughter of four-time NBA champion and Naismith Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, entered the portal April 14 after two seasons at UF; former head coach Kelly Rae Finley was fired by administration in March after five seasons at the helm.—
Caroline Makauskas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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During a 10-year stretch from 2012 to 2020, Rolando had 40 or more players in the program six times, peaking at 57 in 2012.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Perhaps there could be some interest in taking a gamble on some high upside on Saturday.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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David Kuang, a 21-year-old Columbia University student, said the economics of dating can make every outing feel like a gamble.—
Charlotte Morabito,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Alex Bonetig’s goal more than five minutes into extra time made the difference for Portland (4-1-5), which threatened repeatedly late to break a 1-1 stalemate that lasted nearly the entire second half.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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During the trial, the victim testified that Newton pointed a gun at the victim’s head and threatened her with it instead of attempting to pistol-whip her.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Rain chances increase this afternoon with a focus from midafternoon through a bit beyond sunset expected.—
Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hachimura flew past the Houston post players for a last-chance offensive rebound and finished off a passing seminar for a second-chance basket to go with a two-possession lead in overtime.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Adventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventure. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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