Synonyms of adventures

adventures 1 of 2

noun

plural of adventure

1

as in experiences

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• experiences
• times
• happenings
• ordeals
• exploits
• escapades
• actions
• gests
• feats
• explorations
• doings
• emprises
• episodes
• expeditions
• ventures
• missions
• tribulations
• deeds
• larks
• tests
• risks
• trials
• quests
• acts
• ploys
• occasions
• performances
• stunts
• baptisms
• enterprises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• busts
• downers
• drags
• bummers

2

as in ventures

a risky undertaking

a bold adventure in deep-sea exploration that could imperil the submarine and its crew

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ventures
• gambles
• chances
• speculations
• enterprises
• throws
• fliers
• hazards
• crapshoots
• flutters
• bets
• wagers
• liberties
• stakes
• long shots
• plays
• dark horses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sure things

adventures

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verb

present tense third-person singular of adventure

1

as in endangers

to place in danger

adventured all his savings in a very risky investment scheme

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endangers
• risks
• ventures
• threatens
• hazards
• perils
• menaces
• compromises
• gambles (with)
• jeopardizes
• imperils
• jeopards
• subjects
• intimidates
• chances
• wagers
• exposes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protects
• shelters
• shields
• saves
• guards
• preserves
• resumes

2

as in risks

to take a chance on

if I had to adventure a guess, I'd say she's about 35

Synonyms & Similar Words

• risks
• ventures
• hazards
• chances
• runs the risk of
• tempts
• confronts
• gambles (on)
• challenges
• faces
• breasts
• subjects
• braves
• dares
• menaces
• compromises
• brazens
• outbraves
• endangers
• jeopardizes
• imperils
• beards
• bets (on)
• exposes
• defies
• wagers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adventures

Noun

On the page, Hig’s first-person descriptions of his everyday adventures, and of the waning natural world around him, had an honest, melancholy soul to them. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

As the weather begins to cool and the corn stalks reach for the sky, farms begin planning for their annual corn maze adventures. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026

But the impact has been minimal, causing only a slight increase in wait times, said Jennifer Jordon, executive director of Page's Summit and Shore Alliance, a nonprofit that offers free adventures for military veterans. — Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Beyond the dreamy spa treatments, there’s much planned for wellness at Luura, from on-site classes and contrast therapy in the sauna and cold plunge to off-site adventures like hiking and trail running. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Perched at 9,000 feet amid six acres of lush pine forest, the resort offers seamless, trail-out access to endless summer adventures across the San Juan Mountains. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Here, thick jungles offer unique adventures, from spotting wildlife like jaguars and tapirs to swimming beneath waterfalls or summiting Victoria Peak, the country’s second-highest mountain. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

They’re transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

The swift rebound when a nation switches from a wobbling to hard currency is a scenario Hanke has witnessed many times before in his adventures as the Money Doctor. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

Everything from ziplining and ATV adventures to a tour of Tulum can be booked. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Into every life a little rain must fall, so offset it with epic hunting adventures. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026

After the safari adventures, guests board a private jet to Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Launched in 2012 by Jacques Polge and Christopher Sheldrake, the perfumers were inspired by Coco’s midnight Venice adventures. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

With articulated knees and dual-layer knee panels and kickplates, they’re made for serious hiking and rated highly for multiday backpacking adventures. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

Many bucket list adventures for 2026 require advance planning, with some trips booking months ahead. — Ashley Lynch july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

The Education Department is making some exceptions for grad school borrowers who are in the middle of their higher education adventures. — Cory Turner, NPR, 10 June 2026

Culinary adventures in this city offer sweet, spicy, sour and salty flavors across famous dishes that can cost less than $5. — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 8 June 2026