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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
Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
The bottom line: On a sunny winter day with the right friends, snacks and tunes, a winter cruise on a Duffy boat can make for a splendid, low-stress water adventure.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
But thanks to all that gear, Jakob and his family of six (plus two dogs) have been able to adventure around the world and visit many of the globe’s most beautiful spots.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Courtney and Matthew's adventures in their home renovation have been making waves across social media as the couple also share updates on their Facebook page and TikTok account.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
The bottom line: On a sunny winter day with the right friends, snacks and tunes, a winter cruise on a Duffy boat can make for a splendid, low-stress water adventure.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
Teens can play everything from sports games to adventure.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
But thanks to all that gear, Jakob and his family of six (plus two dogs) have been able to adventure around the world and visit many of the globe’s most beautiful spots.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventure
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The 38-year-old, who had only five seasons of experience as a position coach and none as a coordinator?Mike Jones, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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He’s had some good experiences around a lot of good guys.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Since then, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have dramatically split from the royal family and have pursued their own ventures in America, including filming a headline-grabbing Netflix access series.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025
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Like many other tech companies in the twenty-first century, Spotify spent its first decade claiming to disrupt an archaic industry, scaling up as quickly as possible, and attracting venture capitalists to an unproven business model.Liz Pelly, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Healthcare institutions will now be required to encrypt data, preventing leaks that could endanger individuals.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The young primates, which are endangered, require constant supervision and skilled care to survive.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Worse, such a move could risk rolling back the refugee and asylum protections that remain critical for tens of millions of vulnerable people.Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Talent Will Flee Rather Than Return To Office Companies enforcing strict RTO policies risk losing top talent to competitors offering more flexible hybrid or remote arrangements.William Arruda, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Penguins were penalized seven times in the opening period.Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 12 Jan. 2025
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As his time in the White House comes to a close, President Joe Biden has implemented a series of executive orders and rules, trying to cement his policies before Donald Trump returns with the threat of undoing them.Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Watch—And Rewatch—This 215-Minute Film The Brutalist’s ambitious gamble with the audience mostly pays off.David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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How many schools are able — and willing — to make that kind of gamble, considering Beck had a very inconsistent 2024 before the injury?Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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With climate change altering rainfall patterns and making droughts both more likely and more intense, destructive wildfires like the ones in the Los Angeles area will continue to threaten people’s lives and livelihoods, Moritz said.Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Eaton Fire, which has burned over 13,000 acres, continues to threaten homes and has led to widespread evacuations.Melissa Noel, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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Beijing's silence follows speculation over Xi Jinping's omission of a traditional phrase in his correspondence with Kim.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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That hasn't stopped speculation or runs to the store for snow supplies.Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Adventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventure. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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