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

Ovation plies the Caribbean waters in the winter months, but crosses the Atlantic for Mediterranean and European adventures during spring and summer. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Visitors can pair outdoor adventures with independent coffee shops, notable restaurants, waterfront activities, and stays in and around downtown. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026

Technology is a backup, not a plan One of the biggest differences between today’s outdoor adventures and those of the Oregon Trail is the ability to communicate. — Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

The show, started in 1997, traditionally follows four foul-mouthed boys on their adventures across Colorado, where Parker and Stone grew up. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2026

Lost his job, his home, his independence Papadopoulos moved to Athens, Georgia, in 2009 for warmer weather and new adventures. — Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Of course, not all antiquing adventures prove quite so fruitful. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2026

Lopez has been serving up glamorous style inspiration over the past few months during her European summer adventures. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026

Tucked away near Lucille Ball’s former dressing room, nestled between soundstages on the Paramount lot is the office where John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein cook up many of their big-screen adventures. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 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