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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
Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Final Words There can be no better adventure this Valentine's Day than exploring the trails with your partner on a rugged fat tire ebike.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Outdoor adventures Sydney is also very much an outdoor town, from Bondi Beach to boats in the harbor.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In the leadup to the race, Smith partnered with Girls on the Run, taking the time to speak and inspire young girls to take on adventures of their own.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Final Words There can be no better adventure this Valentine's Day than exploring the trails with your partner on a rugged fat tire ebike.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Basic wilderness survival training provides practical knowledge that could prove valuable during backcountry adventures.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Outdoor adventures Sydney is also very much an outdoor town, from Bondi Beach to boats in the harbor.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventure
Noun
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Cannon established Coppermark and almost immediately reached out to Stephanie Lee, a roofing contractor and independent adjuster with extensive experience in hail, wind, and tornado damage.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Can our experiences as babies still be felt today?—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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Peter Thiel, a venture capitalist and co-founder of Palantir and PayPal, appeared in the Epstein files, with the latest release showing correspondence between and about the two.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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This new venture continues their mission of getting movies in front of the people who most want to see them.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While the issue was not resolved during Tuesday’s hearing, the judge at one point ordered a still photographer to be repositioned after concerns from Robinson’s lawyers about how he would be photographed, which could endanger his right to a fair trial.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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Gateway officials said last week the work would halt indefinitely on Friday if the feds don’t let the congressional dollars flow — a stoppage that will endanger the project and axe about 1,000 jobs.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Health risks The spike in marijuana use has led to some serious health harms, the Times wrote.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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In Josh Safdie’s feverish ping-pong epic, Marty (Timothée Chalamet) breaks from his benefactor, pen tycoon Milton Rockwell (Kevin O’Leary), risking everything to erase an old defeat.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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This long-term approach allowed scientists to account for changes in coffee and tea consumption over time, while monitoring for both clinical dementia diagnoses and subtle shifts in cognitive function.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Over time, Warren began to incorporate other martial arts disciplines like Judo and Aikido to teach his students to be well-rounded enough to react to any situation.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Five years later, that gamble has paid off — big time.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
14 Feb. 2026
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Leaning on Devaughn Vele, whom the Saints acquired via trade shortly before the 2025 season, might be a bit of a gamble.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly threatened to use force to compel Iran to agree to constrain its nuclear program and over Tehran's crackdown on nationwide protests.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The fitness of the second and third generations is threatened by the very privilege they are born into.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Superior Court Judge Paul Ridgeway had the option to sentence him to life in prison with the chance for parole after at least 25 years, but Thompson did not face the death penalty given his age at the time of the crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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There’s still a chance of some wintry mix on the front and back end.—
Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Adventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventure. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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