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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
Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
The property, located in the heart of Jackson, has an on-site concierge to book safaris, outdoor adventures, and wellness appointments to relax between autumn adventures.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
So, while McCoy, 32, is still into adventures and loves that her husband, who is 38, has found his life’s fulfillment in service to his country, the every-three-year moves have become a little less exciting.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
The nature center also offers adventures for little ones, including a dig pit, a bird blind, easy trails, and programming for toddlers and elementary-aged children.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Of course, the resort is also open during the summer, offering cinematic adventures such as hot-air ballooning, rock climbing and clay pigeon shooting in warmer months.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The project, for Disney+ and Disney Channel, is changing things up from the books, which follow the adventures of Sam Graves, a boy in third grade.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Disney offers four- to seven-day adventures starting at $1,280 per guest.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
From the suburban streets of metro Detroit to the scenic lakes Up North, fall always offers an incredible backdrop for cider mill adventures, cozy gatherings and scenic drives.
—Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 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
Running trips—from Utah's desert to Patagonia's peaks—offer the most thrilling (and humbling) adventures this writer's ever experienced.
—Jennifer Malloy, Outside, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Fly Who Flew Under the Sea — and the story features more adventures with Flynn, the curious fly from her first book, The Fly Who Flew to Space, which was released in 2024.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
The property, located in the heart of Jackson, has an on-site concierge to book safaris, outdoor adventures, and wellness appointments to relax between autumn adventures.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
So, while McCoy, 32, is still into adventures and loves that her husband, who is 38, has found his life’s fulfillment in service to his country, the every-three-year moves have become a little less exciting.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
The nature center also offers adventures for little ones, including a dig pit, a bird blind, easy trails, and programming for toddlers and elementary-aged children.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Of course, the resort is also open during the summer, offering cinematic adventures such as hot-air ballooning, rock climbing and clay pigeon shooting in warmer months.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The project, for Disney+ and Disney Channel, is changing things up from the books, which follow the adventures of Sam Graves, a boy in third grade.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Disney offers four- to seven-day adventures starting at $1,280 per guest.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
From the suburban streets of metro Detroit to the scenic lakes Up North, fall always offers an incredible backdrop for cider mill adventures, cozy gatherings and scenic drives.
—Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
The property, located in the heart of Jackson, has an on-site concierge to book safaris, outdoor adventures, and wellness appointments to relax between autumn adventures.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 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
Running trips—from Utah's desert to Patagonia's peaks—offer the most thrilling (and humbling) adventures this writer's ever experienced.
—Jennifer Malloy, Outside, 1 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventures
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The Cortège often feels like a beautiful but diluted version of experiences that Cirque du Soleil and Burning Man execute with more conviction and coherence.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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With a mix of humor and introspection, Turturro’s speech reflected on his experiences taking care of his late brother with mental challenges and physical illness.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The serial businessman has stakes in the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Sparks, the Los Angeles Football Club and the Washington Spirit, among other business ventures.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Her bold spirit and belief in God's guidance have propelled her to pursue various impactful ventures.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ignoring that lesson endangers economies and ingenuity.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mini refrigerators should keep skincare and makeup cool, not start a fire that endangers your body and house.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But even the right approach to the right problem risks failure if not properly executed.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The drama follows a 12-year-old Palestinian boy who risks his life to go to the beach for the first time in Tel Aviv.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nike's new shift to align with Kim Kardashian for their women's primer product rather than an elite woman athlete reveals a new strategy and gambles that the trend in hyper-feminism aspiration is more representative of their current female customer base.—
C200,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Summits between heads of state are high-stakes gambles to achieve breakthrough solutions.—
Celeste A. Wallander,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cook’s lawyers also argued that allowing her to be fired threatens the bank’s independence and the nation’s economic stability.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The agency warned that without swift action, the trend threatens to fuel a surge in diabetes, heart disease and other serious health problems among the next generation.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beach hazards statements alert the public to dangerous water conditions that could become life-threatening in some instances.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After hearing gunshots ring out in the middle of the night, residents soon feared two bears had been poached as speculations swirled, California wildlife officials say.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In October 2020, more than two hundred years after the speculations of Michell, Laplace and von Soldner, a band of journalists gathered at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm to hear the Secretary General of the Academy announce the recipient of the year’s Nobel Prize in Physics.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Adventures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventures. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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