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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
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
The Hoka Transport style is the perfect pick if your adventures take you beyond the pavement.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Quite often, the series has been described as what would happen if Solo and a crew flew around space and experienced high-stakes adventures.
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Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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From otherworldly red rocks to fossil beds and alpine lakes, Nevada’s state parks offer adventures far beyond the Las Vegas Strip.
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Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
The Hoka Transport style is the perfect pick if your adventures take you beyond the pavement.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Verb
Short camping trips, road trip adventures, family visits, and backyard barbecues were far more frequent than long trips to the coast (beach house not included) or weeks spent overseas.
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Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Quite often, the series has been described as what would happen if Solo and a crew flew around space and experienced high-stakes adventures.
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Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventure
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
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The technology still has to prove itself on safety, but the ride experience now counts too.
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One example is a joint venture with CDA near the future Route 390 and I-490 interchange next to O’Hare.
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General Catalyst, one of Silicon Valley’s larger venture firms, has built an entire strategy around buying labour-heavy service companies and rewiring them with AI before selling them on.
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The zoo called Nangka's birth a major achievement for the genetic diversity and conservation of the species, which is critically endangered.
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Court records show Pawnell faces charges including second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child.
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The trial court risked prejudicing the jury by improperly admitting evidence about Mead Johnson’s finances, including its revenues, profits, and executive compensation, the appeals court said.
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Delaying much beyond that risks the continuity that has sustained collider physics for generations.
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While wedding vows typically last about one to three minutes per person, Swift and Kelce took their time celebrating one another on their big day.
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The extraordinary strait lockdown could make this time different.
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The gamble shows Toronto is looking to catch lightning in a bottle for a second time.
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This career shift, though not yet officially confirmed by Rodriguez or the UFC, represents a significant gamble.
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The caller reported that a family member was threatening them.
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In the weeks since Fable 5 and Mythos 5 were forced out of commission, industry leaders and experts became increasingly worried that the ad-hoc ban would threaten America’s AI lead against China.
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For the best chance of seeing them, move away from city lights, lie flat on your back and look toward the southern sky near the Aquarius constellation, NASA says.
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Now’s your chance to grab a closet’s worth of sleek, sculpting essentials, like the SpanxShape Booty Boost leggings for $44 off, and the SpanxSmooth Jersey Crewneck T-Shirt for $30 off.
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“Adventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventure. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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