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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
Judy Berman, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
The show followed the adventures of passengers and crew aboard the cruise ship Pacific Princess (a real Princess Cruises ship at the time of The Love Boat's airing), with each episode featuring guest stars playing passengers with their own unique storylines.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Campton, New Hampshire, is also attracting travelers to New England with a mix of snowy outdoor adventures and seclusion for rest and relaxation.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
The Doctor’s next adventures will be looking for a new home on much of the planet.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
After a week of adventures, there’s nothing better than soaking in the mineral-rich waters and indulging in a world-class spa treatment.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Star Kenzi Richardson spoke with Parents about her adventures portraying a teen vampire and making her dreams come true on Disney Channel.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 27 Oct. 2025
Veteran oilman Robert Price was regaled with stories of dogsledding and adventures in Greenland as a child from his father who served as a military weatherman there during World War II.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Nestled in the Cantabrian Mountains, Oviedo is also close to several national parks and reserves for day trips or longer adventures during your eclipse trip.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
As an avid aurora hunter and astrophotographer, Stephanie builds her travels around after-dusk adventures.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 6 Oct. 2025
In the sequel, central character Sam has exposed their mystical Bunny adventures in a book, and her fellow Bunnies come after her with a vengeance.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Featuring the gang in their pumpkin patch adventures, the pieces bring playful charm to seasonal parties and everyday meals alike.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Its all-new Escape falls in that macro section of the lineup, supplying group adventures with over 5 gallons of clean, reliable drinking water per fill-up.
—New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2025
The emirate sees its theme parks as part of a bigger portfolio of attractions, alongside cultural landmarks, luxury hotels, pristine beaches, and desert adventures.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Here’s hoping that this cast of outsiders has just as many adventures ahead of it.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
The show followed the adventures of passengers and crew aboard the cruise ship Pacific Princess (a real Princess Cruises ship at the time of The Love Boat's airing), with each episode featuring guest stars playing passengers with their own unique storylines.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Campton, New Hampshire, is also attracting travelers to New England with a mix of snowy outdoor adventures and seclusion for rest and relaxation.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
The Doctor’s next adventures will be looking for a new home on much of the planet.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
After a week of adventures, there’s nothing better than soaking in the mineral-rich waters and indulging in a world-class spa treatment.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Star Kenzi Richardson spoke with Parents about her adventures portraying a teen vampire and making her dreams come true on Disney Channel.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 27 Oct. 2025
Veteran oilman Robert Price was regaled with stories of dogsledding and adventures in Greenland as a child from his father who served as a military weatherman there during World War II.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Nestled in the Cantabrian Mountains, Oviedo is also close to several national parks and reserves for day trips or longer adventures during your eclipse trip.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
And the Coleman Sundome Camping Tent, now $62, makes weekend getaways or multi-night adventures a breeze, giving you a cozy, reliable base no matter where your trip takes you.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
As an avid aurora hunter and astrophotographer, Stephanie builds her travels around after-dusk adventures.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 6 Oct. 2025
In the sequel, central character Sam has exposed their mystical Bunny adventures in a book, and her fellow Bunnies come after her with a vengeance.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Featuring the gang in their pumpkin patch adventures, the pieces bring playful charm to seasonal parties and everyday meals alike.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Its all-new Escape falls in that macro section of the lineup, supplying group adventures with over 5 gallons of clean, reliable drinking water per fill-up.
—New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2025
The emirate sees its theme parks as part of a bigger portfolio of attractions, alongside cultural landmarks, luxury hotels, pristine beaches, and desert adventures.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventures
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Holt’s viral TikTok about the G7’s chemical change has been viewed more than 2 million times, with users flooding the comments with similar experiences.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Beyond this, Sacramento State history professor Mona Siegel said that with traumatic wars, veterans return with internalized experiences and a desire to return to regular life.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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His first business ventures were reportedly an internet café and gaming centers in the provincial capital Fuzhou.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Trump has used his name as a branding tool for ventures, including hotels and golf courses.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The organization warned Monday that the storm endangers communities already grappling with poverty, inequality, violence, and recent disasters—factors that could complicate recovery efforts.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Salmon Run, by Alejandra López, tells the story of a Puerto Rican mother working in a salmon-factory in urban Los Angeles whose friend disappears, and her hunt for answers leads her into a corruption that endangers many lives.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who uses them against federal agents risks arrest, imprisonment, and life-threatening injuries.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Kenna risks heartbreak and, ultimately, the hope for a second chance.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Superman proved to fire off the new DC under chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran, while the original gambles that Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy have made at the larger Warner Bros Motion Picture Group with Sinners and F1, as well as new IP A Minecraft Movie, have been smashing successes.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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As awards season progresses, the success or failure of these strategic gambles will likely influence how future romantic dramas approach their campaigns, potentially reshaping decades of precedent in favor of more aggressive positioning strategies.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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The ability to make fake nude images from a simple photo threatens anyone with an online presence.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, access remains in short supply, and San Diego families face a critical crisis that threatens both economic mobilityand child development.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Beach hazards statements will remain in effect until conditions improve and are expected to be re-evaluated regularly.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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However, Starlink’s own public record also showcases how rapidly the collision hazards in orbit are evolving.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Back in November 2023, the Oscar winner chatted with Kylie Jenner for Interview magazine and denied cosmetic enhancement speculations by crediting her makeup artist for his optical illusion glam.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Often expressed in metaphor, geomyths preserve natural knowledge, understanding, and speculations about how landscapes were formed, as well as memories of catastrophes and their impact on human communities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Adventures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventures. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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