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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
Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Duluth, Minnesota July is great for: adventures in Nordic culture.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
While Guerilla Games and Studio Gobo’s collaboration with The Lego Group was met with a mixed response from critics, the game offers a fun and worthwhile experience, especially for those who play alongside younger gamers, or young gamers adventuring on their own.
—Richard Newby, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Outdoor Adventure Day For those who prefer a more active way of celebrating, why not consider an outdoor adventure?
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Duluth, Minnesota July is great for: adventures in Nordic culture.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
Verb
After adventuring outdoors or venturing inward through astrology, guests can unwind by opting for an in-room massage or by stargazing on their private decks — computerized telescopes are also available for an additional fee.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
While Guerilla Games and Studio Gobo’s collaboration with The Lego Group was met with a mixed response from critics, the game offers a fun and worthwhile experience, especially for those who play alongside younger gamers, or young gamers adventuring on their own.
—Richard Newby, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventure
Noun
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Also, experiences as gifts remain popular in the post-pandemic era, with 36% of men planning to give experiences this year, a rise from 29% in 2019.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Travel, adventure, unique experiences found in only one place on earth—those are the usual suspects.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
9 May 2025
Noun
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As a result, these larger portfolio mandates require management to juggle multiple properties and strategies, including joint ventures, developments and debt investments.—
Chay Lapin,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Her next ventures will undoubtedly continue to inspire wholesome games with cozy art.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The Metropolitan Police said the suspect was detained on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life a day after an early-morning fire on Monday damaged the door of the house where Starmer and his family lived before he was elected to lead the country, according to the Associated Press.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2025
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The only two surviving buildings from Terminal Island’s days as a thriving Japanese American fishing village in the early 1900s have been placed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2025 list of America’s 11 most endangered historic places.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Having the same player do both not only risks efficiency at each craft, but also tempts mayhem.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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This dynamic has created a cruel catch-22 which forces an impossible choice: register and risk immediate deportation, or refuse and become criminalized for noncompliance, destroying any path to legal status.—
Kica Matos,
Time,
2 May 2025
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In the suit, Rivers, who used the name Sara Stokes at the time, alleges that she and her bandmates were subjected to an abusive environment while making the show.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Become a Subscriber Eating romaine lettuce is especially a gamble right now.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 May 2025
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It can be said that investing is inherently a gamble.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Pryor is the Delray Beach city employee who sought whistleblower protection after claiming that she was threatened with the loss of her job by City Commissioner Rob Long.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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And the Knicks did threaten as Boston’s offensive production tailed off over the final two quarters.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Yes, after much speculation, Eddie moves back to Los Angeles to continue working with the 118.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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For the blockchain space, the campaign provides a use case for fan-facing experiences that don’t center on financial speculation.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Adventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventure. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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