1
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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2
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
Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Each class is a one- hour adventure of hearing and speaking another language.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Still to come is a second show centered on the characters in the adventuring party known as the Mighty Nein, who featured in Critical Role’s second campaign.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Based on Japan's highest-selling manga series in history by Eiichiro Oda, ONE PIECE is a legendary high-seas adventure unlike any other.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Each class is a one- hour adventure of hearing and speaking another language.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Verb
With consensus being that season three was the weakest of the White Lotus adventures so far, audiences have instead turned to the show within the show.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Still to come is a second show centered on the characters in the adventuring party known as the Mighty Nein, who featured in Critical Role’s second campaign.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventure
Noun
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To have experiences with other people that were one of a kind and completely exciting and unique and engaging and revealing.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
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One celebrity or influencer’s experience is not a blueprint for your own life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Getty Images The European startup scene was recently shaken by a LinkedIn debate with some venture capitalists applying pressure on founders to embrace a culture of overwork to compete on a global stage.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
8 June 2025
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The Indonesian immigrant, former figure skater and early Facebook investor is America’s first and only billionaire female venture capitalist.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Critics, including lawmakers from both parties, have warned that sharing pre-strike details on an unsecured app could have endangered U.S. pilots.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The species is considered critically endangered due to its limited distribution and ongoing habitat threats.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Verb
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During this time, property owners were deprived of the use of their property and risked potential damages or depreciation in property value.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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On Wednesday, two days before the forum’s opening, the US aimed a shock double punch targeting software exports to Chinese tech companies and study visas granted to Chinese students, risking a fragile trade war truce between Washington and Beijing.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
Noun
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There’s another aspect of the show that mirrors modern times: A seething anger so strong that in one bit Judas deliberately walks into Jesus.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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The time for open debate and implementable conclusions is now is now.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The gamble on Cava is Shaich’s most lucrative to date.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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In Pascal’s case, the Emmy campaign represents either an audacious strategy or a significant gamble.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 May 2025
Verb
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That’s a major concern as US President Donald Trump threatens to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical imports, throwing a spotlight on America’s dependence on critical drug supplies from abroad.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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President Donald Trump’s new tariffs—both enforced and threatened—are continuing to have an outsized impact on the global economy.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Warner’s move is likely to spur new speculation about potential consolidation in the media sector.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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After months of speculation and rumors, Aaron Rodgers is finally going to be a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Adventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventure. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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