adventures 1 of 2

plural of adventure
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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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adventures

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verb

present tense third-person singular of adventure

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Recent Examples of adventures
Noun
At 80, Smyrna resident Kay Braswell is still lacing up her hiking boots and setting out on adventures around the world. Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Unlike many of the finest automakers that are waiting to reveal their latest adventures in engineering and design during Northern California’s Monterey Car Week, Bugatti has not left us in suspense. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026 And, just as most holodeck adventures turn out to be bad for the blood pressure, going on vacation is never as restful or relaxing as it's supposed to be. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The showrunner, Ira Parker, recently told THR that Martin gave him unpublished pages of Dunk and Egg’s adventures that were incorporated into the scripts. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 Wang explains the meaning behind her son’s name, telling PEOPLE that the moniker embodies the couple’s long list of adventures across the world. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Sophie Hannah has written 22 thrillers and 6 mysteries that continue the adventures of Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot. New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Since many people explore independently, there’s always lively conversation back on board in the evening, as everyone swaps stories about their adventures ashore. Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Every camp spot honored offers iconic views and unforgettable adventures for people wanting to spend time with nature, the review site added. Michael Guise, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Verb
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 Many bucket list adventures for 2026 require advance planning, with some trips booking months ahead. Ashley Lynch july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Still, the accompanying 4,300-acre ski resort offers eco-adventures year-round, from river rafting and mountain biking to snowshoeing and ziplining. Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 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 Short camping trips, road trip adventures, family visits, and backyard barbecues were far more frequent than long trips to the coast (beach house not included) or weeks spent overseas. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 Quite often, the series has been described as what would happen if Solo and a crew flew around space and experienced high-stakes adventures. Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 June 2026 Boys are explorers at heart and often learn through play, making messes and adventures part of the journey. Bonnie Gibbs Vengrow, Parents, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventures
Noun
  • Cooking classes, yoga lessons, meditation experiences, and live entertainment are also vacation activities that enhance the body and the spirit.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That means strengthening the connection between our clubs and their communities, creating unforgettable experiences for fans, and making sure the excitement generated this summer becomes lasting momentum for Major League Soccer.
    Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • According to Trump’s 927-page annual financial disclosure report, the president earned over $1 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures and other businesses, part of a broader $2 billion haul in 2025 alone.
    Joshua Hong, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Global also has stakes in numerous ventures, including Propagate and Range Media Partners, and is partnered with Vice Media in a joint venture, Vice TV.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But the department has been running into opposition by landowners, environmental groups, Native American tribes and others who argue that the rapid construction endangers environmental and religious sites and a way of life along the border.
    Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Refusing to do so, Luis stirs a rivalry and potentially endangers his own employment.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Such a dovish approach risks market instability and rising long-term rates.
    David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Should the state not come through, the school district risks deeper cuts or short-term borrowing.
    Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • All these missions are complex, high-cost gambles for China that would consume large quantities of military assets and result in immense casualties and property damage.
    Eugene Gholz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The fifth-year pro is 100 percent aggressive, 100 percent of the time, taking wild gambles that result in either pick-sixes or soul-crushing defensive breakdowns.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • But Ariana’s husband threatens Honoria’s fragile peace with the conquering Inver clan.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Not necessarily with a salary cap — a demand by the owners that threatens to wipe out part or all of the 2027 season — but with other ways that help benefit the small markets and allow the sport to continue its renaissance.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That hazards statement originally had been in place through early Wednesday morning.
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
  • Forecasters say confidence is lower in the exact timing, where storms will be strongest, and which hazards will be most likely.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Covid vaccines roughly halved the chances that a US adult would need to visit the emergency room or be hospitalized with their infections last fall and winter, one study found.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Rain chances continue into Thursday, with storm activity tapering off in the evening.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Adventures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventures. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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