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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
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as in ventures
a risky undertaking
a bold adventure in deep-sea exploration that could imperil the submarine and its crew
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as in endangers
to place in danger
adventured all his savings in a very risky investment scheme
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as in risks
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 adventures
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Built to military standard 810 for thermal, shock, and water resistance up to 100 meters, this watch is as rugged as your wildest adventures.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
The start of its third act wobbles a bit, but the filmmakers provide a smashing ending that holds hope there will be more adventures to follow.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
This pair is designed to provide proper arch support and traction, and the adjustable straps ensure your feet stay securely in place during your adventures.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Guiding companies offer multi-day adventures across the canyon, and running groups organize Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim excursions.
—Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Follow her travels and closer-to-home adventures in Brooklyn on Instagram @ohheytheremere.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
As spring break nears, many families are gearing up for travel adventures with their little ones in tow.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
The president has done little to convince his supporters that his foreign adventures will help Americans address their concerns over inflation and the cost of living.
—Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The game was inspired by Night Street founders Dan and Mac Reynolds’ adventures playing real-life capture the flag while growing up.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
For more than 25 years, Probst has taken castaways and their fans to secluded locations for high-stakes adventures.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Animated delights, comedies, and action adventures to entertain all ages.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Designed for vertical viewing, the series features characters from Zombies, Descendants and Phineas & Ferb in bite-size adventures that blend comedy, drama and thrills, all unfolding in school hallways and told through open locker doors.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
Most people head to Florida in pursuit of Mouse ears, Miami nightlife, Everglades adventures, or a tropical Keys vacation.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Austin is offering everything from la Madeleine’s chocolate-strawberry bakery boards to Azul’s candlelit rooftop cabanas, including intimate prix-fixe dinners and playful donut boat adventures.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Navigate ideas, tips, and first-person adventures.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
From the haunting coastline of Namibia to off-road adventures in Iceland, let the 13 trips ahead inform your next adventure.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Built to military standard 810 for thermal, shock, and water resistance up to 100 meters, this watch is as rugged as your wildest adventures.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
The start of its third act wobbles a bit, but the filmmakers provide a smashing ending that holds hope there will be more adventures to follow.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
This pair is designed to provide proper arch support and traction, and the adjustable straps ensure your feet stay securely in place during your adventures.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Guiding companies offer multi-day adventures across the canyon, and running groups organize Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim excursions.
—Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Follow her travels and closer-to-home adventures in Brooklyn on Instagram @ohheytheremere.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
As spring break nears, many families are gearing up for travel adventures with their little ones in tow.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
The president has done little to convince his supporters that his foreign adventures will help Americans address their concerns over inflation and the cost of living.
—Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Parents are prioritizing comfort, durability and UV protection more than ever, especially as families gear up for beach vacations, pool playdates and water park adventures.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The game was inspired by Night Street founders Dan and Mac Reynolds’ adventures playing real-life capture the flag while growing up.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
For more than 25 years, Probst has taken castaways and their fans to secluded locations for high-stakes adventures.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Animated delights, comedies, and action adventures to entertain all ages.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Designed for vertical viewing, the series features characters from Zombies, Descendants and Phineas & Ferb in bite-size adventures that blend comedy, drama and thrills, all unfolding in school hallways and told through open locker doors.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
Most people head to Florida in pursuit of Mouse ears, Miami nightlife, Everglades adventures, or a tropical Keys vacation.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Austin is offering everything from la Madeleine’s chocolate-strawberry bakery boards to Azul’s candlelit rooftop cabanas, including intimate prix-fixe dinners and playful donut boat adventures.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Navigate ideas, tips, and first-person adventures.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventures
Noun
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Live actors are involved in three of the four experiences.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The World in Kansas City, which opens Friday, features artists from around the world who have had meaningful experiences — and in many cases built their lives — in Kansas City.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That requires the same courage that sparked our first ventures to let go of the illusion that more is always better.—
Michael Sonnenfeldt,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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All kinds of artistic ventures plus the performing arts and theater are blessed, along with sports and fun activities with children.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This type of disorientation endangers Judeo-Christian civilization.—
Calev Myers,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Anything less endangers both American lives and American liberty.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Corps first proposed the Cape Fear expansion in 2020, after a feasibility study by the state port authority and a few years after the PFAS risks in the region first made headlines.—
Patrick Sisson,
Scientific American,
9 Mar. 2026
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The dismal report comes at a volatile time for the economy, as the war in Iran risks reigniting inflation.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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She’s seen what the medium is still capable of, with the success of wild gambles like Everything Everywhere.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Second-round picks always have been relative gambles and have only lost value in recent years as fewer players declare for each draft.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The sun is being devoured by energy-hungry microbes, called Astrophage, and the resulting cooling threatens to wipe out much of Earth’s population.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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War threatens energy supply disaster His remarks came as attacks continued to disrupt shipping and energy infrastructure across the Persian Gulf.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Clothes Iron and Steamer Many cruise lines have policies forbidding the use of clothes irons and steamers and won’t allow these fire hazards onboard.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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At over 1,800 lives lost per year, winter vehicle-crash fatalities are four times greater than the total number of all other weather hazards combined, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Even still, Rutgers offered UCLA plenty of chances to bust the game open.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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With nesting season approaching on Padre Island, the chances of encountering a Kemp’s ridley along the Texas coast go up.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Adventures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventures. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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