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

Lifeline’s production team creates an enchanting backdrop for the children’s adventures. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Many adventures later, Portillo sold his business to private equity, his chain of thirty-eight restaurants and two commissaries valued at a cool billion. — John Lanchester, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

The two-seater convertible was meticulously wiped down after these local adventures. — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026

From Kelce and Swift’s globetrotting adventures to Steinfeld and Allen’s growing family, here’s a look at some of the hottest couples in the NFL. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026

Both Makgadikgadi and Laikipia are known for their star beds—open-air sleeping platforms—which can be a fun way to round out the adventures of the day. — Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026

Children receive activity books in every restaurant and on arrival, following the adventures of Benny the elephant around Paris, and dive toys from the lifeguard downstairs at the Sense, A Rosewood Spa pool, which is lit from above by a skylight. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026

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

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

Verb

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

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