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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
Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Themes of travel, education and adventure are top of mind with Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer, let alone in your ninth house of self-discovery.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Based on Luke Pearson's graphic novels, Hilda follows a young girl's (voiced by Bella Ramsey) adventures through a fantasy world that combines the gonzo creativity of Adventure Time with the gentle, dreamlike atmosphere of Studio Ghibli's strongest works.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 June 2025
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Noun
Two YouTube influencers from Canada who showcased their off-roading adventures died in a rollover crash on Thursday, according to reports.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Themes of travel, education and adventure are top of mind with Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer, let alone in your ninth house of self-discovery.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
To adventure outside the park, take a half- or full-day Yosemite E-Biking tour on fat tires in Mariposa County’s foothills or explore Exchequer Mountain Bike Park’s 700 bike-only acres at Lake McClure.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Based on Luke Pearson's graphic novels, Hilda follows a young girl's (voiced by Bella Ramsey) adventures through a fantasy world that combines the gonzo creativity of Adventure Time with the gentle, dreamlike atmosphere of Studio Ghibli's strongest works.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventure
Noun
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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What separates me from my opponent is experience, independence, and perspective.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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The venture became a massive success, hitting a billion page views in 2007 and competing directly with giants like Disney and the BBC.—
Jason BARNARD,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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This is not surprising since the plan is authored by Silicon Valley venture capitalists Michael Kratsios and David Sacks.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The wood stork was once endangered with only 5,000 nesting pairs in the United States in the 1970s, but as of 2023 that had grown to more than 11,000 nesting pairs, according to the Center for Biological Diversity.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Invasive plants endanger native species, both plants as well as the insects and birds that depend on them.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Without proper safeguards, these systems risk eroding public trust and could magnify historic inequities in law enforcement.—
David Roberts,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The differing management methods come as numerous corporations have pointed to in-office work as driving collaboration, ideation, and, in some cases, revenue, while numerous studies point to RTO policies hurting employee morale and risking employee retention.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The film, Variety reported, will be playing in about 300 theaters nationwide and a wider expansion — at least for the time being — seems to be out of the cards.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Vogue: When was the last time each of you saw Black Swan?—
Keaton Bell,
Vogue,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Watermelon is the classic summer fruit, but picking the right watermelon can feel like a bit of a gamble.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
13 Aug. 2025
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Many have found that the gamble doesn’t pay off and have reverted back to some human-to-human interaction.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Over the past year, small-scale protests have occasionally taken place outside Villa Park and fans have threatened to hold walkouts during games.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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The family defended themselves against an angry mob of hundreds of people who surrounded the house, throwing rocks and threatening the family, Duggan said.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The timing led to speculation that the decision was tied to politics, as CBS’ parent company, Paramount, sought approval from the Trump administration for its merger with entertainment company Skydance.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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There has been speculation the case would ultimately reach the U.S. Supreme Court because any ruling would have national implications for tribal sovereignty.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Adventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventure. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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