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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
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Explore Volusia outings: Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division sponsors free outdoor adventures to acquaint residents with the county’s diverse natural habitats and land management practices.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 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
Karim was recently seen in Skiba’s western adventure Gunslingers, which starred Nicholas Cage, Heather Graham and Stephen Dorff, and hit theaters in the U.S. in April.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Explore Volusia outings: Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division sponsors free outdoor adventures to acquaint residents with the county’s diverse natural habitats and land management practices.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 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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The company is now counting on the experience of Stephen Hemsley, who returned as CEO to steer it through the current crisis.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Early adopters gain valuable implementation experience and can provide feedback that shapes industry standards.—
Chris Schueler,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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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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The trade: Calendar spread One way to make a bullish bet while risking somewhat less capital than buying the stock is with a calendar spread.—
,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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The emotional resonance may indeed feel genuine, but as researchers caution, without clinical supervision or ethical oversight, users risk confusing simulated empathy with genuine treatment and mental attunement.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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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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Dodgers Back in the lineup, Teoscar Hernández provides the offense as Dodgers beat Arizona May 21, 2025 Which is a major gamble in itself.—
Dylan Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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But for Ben & Jerry’s, staying silent is the bigger gamble.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Diddy's former assistant George Kaplan says rapper threatened his job 'monthly' Kaplan, who worked as Combs' executive assistant from 2014-2015, testified on May 21 that the rapper threatened his job on an almost monthly basis.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Ventura previously testified that Combs explicitly threatened to destroy Mescudi's car during her testimony at the trial last week, multiple outlets reported.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
22 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 25 May. 2025.
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