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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
AFAR Media, 8 July 2025
Also worth noting is Mendoza’s increasing profile as an adventure tourism hub, with easy access to the Andes, excellent cycling routes, and rafting opportunities close at hand.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2025
In addition to riding vintage bikes, this time the two also are adventuring closer to home, from the rolling hills around McGregor’s childhood home in Scotland to Boorman’s home in England.
—Kathleen Rellihan, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
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Noun
The town of La Fortuna is home to numerous rivers and waterfalls, where visitors can try tubing (also in Manuel Antonio National Park) and the adventure sport of canyoning (rappelling down cascading waterfalls and rock formations).
—AFAR Media, 8 July 2025
Also worth noting is Mendoza’s increasing profile as an adventure tourism hub, with easy access to the Andes, excellent cycling routes, and rafting opportunities close at hand.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Verb
What happened to Rose Tyler? After two seasons of adventuring through space and time with the Doctor, Rose was trapped in the parallel universe where the Cybus Industries had created the Cybermen.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2025
In addition to riding vintage bikes, this time the two also are adventuring closer to home, from the rolling hills around McGregor’s childhood home in Scotland to Boorman’s home in England.
—Kathleen Rellihan, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventure
Noun
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On July 7, Richardson, who played Julia McNamara in the series, was feeling sentimental and reflected on the cast's experience filming the six-season drama in an Instagram post.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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But three winners on this year’s list feel a world away from the Mediterranean and provide very different landscapes and experiences for travelers.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Initially hoping to profile the alluring con, journalist Wes Easton’s venture takes a different direction when Roya asks him to ghostwrite a memoir for her instead as a means of resurrecting her reputation.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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When corporate processes eclipse the culture, ventures almost inevitably falter.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Though not currently endangered, their Arctic homes are warming rapidly due to climate change, which threatens both their hunting grounds and their preferred prey.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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In a brutal fight in which Myung-gi more than once endangers his newborn daughter (sometimes on purpose), Myung-gi ends up falling off the tall platform before the final round officially begins, meaning now either Gi-hun or the baby has to die or they will both be shot by the game workers.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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And the country has fallen victim to armed gangs, who think nothing of torching homes, schools and hospitals, killing and kidnapping the missionaries who risk their lives to bring hope and comfort to a people in dire need.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2025
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Unfortunately, prior actions by both countries risk undermining that cooperation.—
Quico Canseco,
Boston Herald,
3 July 2025
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The move also paves the way for rookie Marcelo Mayer to remain in the majors and assume the bulk of the playing time at second base.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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This past season, Thrun, a Harvard alum, appeared in 60 games, had 12 points, and averaged 17:31 of ice time.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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The gamble seemed to have paid off, though, when in the opening minute James, playing in the advanced midfield role, found herself with a great goalscoring opportunity but failed to hit the target, then delivered a promising deep cross which her team-mates could not reach.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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But relying on natural gas to fill the gap over at least the next five years appears to be both a foolhardy and highly expensive gamble.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Beyond market volatility, Nvidia faces ongoing geopolitical challenges that threaten its access to one of its largest markets.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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Florida has taken multiple other steps to back the Trump administration’s immigration agenda, including having its law enforcement work in agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and threatening punishments against localities in the state that decline to partner with ICE.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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There had been much speculation surrounding Pac-12 conference expansion since the conference announced its plans to add members of the Mountain West Conference in September 2024.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The currency pair is expected to swing both ways as the Taiwan dollar gets caught between speculation of central bank intervention and weakness in the greenback, Lim added.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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“Adventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventure. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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