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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
Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026
Broader findings from the research show that entertainment IP – across superhero properties, action-adventure franchises, kids’ animation and classic character brands – converts fans to buyers at two to four times the rate of major sports teams and events.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 June 2026
Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Boys are explorers at heart and often learn through play, making messes and adventures part of the journey.
—Bonnie Gibbs Vengrow, Parents, 3 June 2026
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Noun
Will Smith traversed the globe for 100 days and did a whole bunch of adventure-quest stuff on the Disney Plus/National Geographic series Pole to Pole With Will Smith.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026
Broader findings from the research show that entertainment IP – across superhero properties, action-adventure franchises, kids’ animation and classic character brands – converts fans to buyers at two to four times the rate of major sports teams and events.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 June 2026
Verb
Quite often, the series has been described as what would happen if Solo and a crew flew around space and experienced high-stakes adventures.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Boys are explorers at heart and often learn through play, making messes and adventures part of the journey.
—Bonnie Gibbs Vengrow, Parents, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventure
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Sports features prominently across day one, with JioStar sports and live experiences CEO Ishan Chatterjee examining sport as a platform for fandom, AI and commerce, followed by ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta on cricket’s global expansion and La Liga president Javier Tebas on fan engagement and enforcement.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Siebel Newsom has said their experiences of bullying and remote schooling during the pandemic informed her views on restricting kids’ access to social media and the impacts of artificial intelligence on children’s mental health.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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While once a joke in Hollywood, video game to big screen adaptations have become some of the most profitable ventures in filmmaking.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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But that's the kind of serendipitous surprise (and assignment) that falls perfectly in tune with the ethos of Story Magic, a writer's retreat hosted by publishing venture Rise Literary.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Sunshyne Davis, 25, and Robert White, 39, have been charged with murder, manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Pygmy hippos are classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with fewer than 2,500 adults remaining in the wild across parts of West Africa, including Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Mortgage rates remain well above the rates enjoyed by most current homeowners, who may be reluctant to put their homes on the market and risk a much higher rate on their next mortgage.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Be sure to weigh costs, storage needs and risk tolerance before making a decision.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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At the same time, the pace of technological change is accelerating, and global competition is intensifying.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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This is far from the first time that Crow has spoken out against the administration.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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In all three races, Mamdani is taking a political gamble by snubbing powerful establishment Democratic figures and flexing his own electoral muscle.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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But at the time, there was no guarantee the gamble would pay off.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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But labor unions and safety experts warn driverless big rigs could threaten jobs and public safety.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Severe storms, flash flooding and extreme heat are battering parts of the Plains, Midwest and the South this weekend, threatening to disrupt World Cup fans, athletes and holiday travelers alike.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Long-term, Burries has a non-zero chance to cement himself as Flagg’s sidekick if his flashes of on-ball creation become go-to parts of his arsenal.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Rather than crumbling after allowing the first-minute goal, Scotland has settled down and given itself a chance to get back into the game rather than conceded a quick, second goal.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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“Adventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventure. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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