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

This keeps the performance informal and keeps the narrative — a staggering odyssey of injustices, abuses, travel adventures, extraordinary coincidences, losses, reunions, reflections and self-analysis — from becoming sensationalized. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Should cabin fever somehow strike, the hotel can arrange adventures further afield, from whale-watching and boat trips along the Costa Del Sol coast to private hikes through the Andalusian mountains and even cheesemaking at a local goat farm. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

From caravan travel and 4WD adventures to camping and off-grid exploration—S2000 delivers extended runtime wherever Australians choose to explore. — New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026

The SuperVinoBros, who post fun, peppy videos about their drinking adventures, are determined to change that. — Arthur Holland Michel, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

The Mary Poppins of the novels is often noted for being more mysterious, mercurial and dangerous than her film incarnation, and the adventures in the books are magical, surreal and sometimes frightening. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

The actress starred in the 2022 version of the scary saga, which also featured original actors Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette in what was supposed to be a fresh batch of adventures with Barrera in the lead. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

And so on, the point being that the characters of Strange New Worlds have not only had adventures; the show has let those adventures reshape the characters’ personalities through growth and change. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

Start your child young as far as global adventures and sophistication are concerned by cocooning them in this indulgent, miniature version of the above The Ritz-Carlton robe. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Verb

The milder weather also makes theme park adventures even more successful. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

This year’s menu will include old favorites and new taste adventures. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

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