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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
Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2026
Tour options in 2026 include food adventures through countries like Vietnam, Greece, and Mexico.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The mission is designed as a second test flight for Orion, which has adventured beyond Earth orbit before — but never with a crew onboard.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman are transcendent in this story of a teenager who falls for a 20-something woman and the odd adventures that somehow keep falling into their lives.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2026
Tour options in 2026 include food adventures through countries like Vietnam, Greece, and Mexico.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
The mission is designed as a second test flight for Orion, which has adventured beyond Earth orbit before — but never with a crew onboard.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventure
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In Casual mode, players can take their time with unlimited chances to find every change, perfect for a relaxed, low-pressure experience.—
Rachel Jacoby Zoldan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The series first debuted on Prime Video in 2021 and quickly gained a huge following, with viewers charmed by the beautiful scenery and the drama that country living can bring, helped along by Clarkson’s total lack of farming experience.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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So far, there has been no formal commitment from either side about the scale of investment or on setting up a joint venture.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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He is occasionally rumored to plot a comeback, or a new wrestling venture with Saudi backing.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Oisin McGuinness, 21, Nathan Dunn, 19, and a 16-year-old boy were all charged with arson with intent to endanger life, London’s Metropolitan Police Service said in a statement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The timber rattlesnake is the only snake listed as endangered in Connecticut due to habitat loss and protected under state law.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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The blockade risks higher prices at the pump since oil trades on a global market, meaning a loss of supply in the Middle East could raise prices for Americans, some analysts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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If that gap persists, America risks finding itself at a significant military disadvantage.—
Robert F. Dees,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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If plans shift, especially around kids or social time, stay flexible instead of trying to control it.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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This time at the top of the fourth quarter, when Brown inexplicably sat both Brunson and Towns simultaneously, comfortably nursing a lead that had ballooned as large as 14 points.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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While the initial move into smartphones posed a risk to Apple's device margins, the gamble paid off through what would become a massive industry-altering phenomenon.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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But for the union, a longer deal at a time of industry consolidation and rapid developments to generative AI was always going to be a gamble.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Texas hemp retailers are getting temporary relief after a judge blocked the state's new ban on smokable THC products – a rule that shop owners say threatened to wipe out large portions of their business.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Then, guards who worked for the contractor Critical Response Strategies began taunting detainees, threatening to enter the cage where immigrants were held.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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That means runners of all abilities are welcome, their marathon is not timed, and everyone will get the chance to break the finish line tape.—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Batters don’t really have a chance to get too comfortable.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Adventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventure. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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