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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
Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 June 2026
Ocean Explorer is a perfect ship for adventures in the polar regions; book a trip to Svalbard for hiking, polar bear (and walrus and arctic fox and reindeer) sightings, and kayaking.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Shine kindly, and let your courage invite fresh adventures now.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Levy’s Season 4 destinations are being kept under wraps for now, though his previous adventures have taken him to Tokyo, Scotland, and India, earning him an Emmy nomination in the process.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Kasia Gay, 69, always thought her retirement would include a trailer home and cross-country adventures with her husband of more than 30 years.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Although single, Miller appeared to be in a happy relationship and, from the photos on his own Facebook page, happy in his adventures.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Fortunately, travel plans and ideas to explore new adventures look promising.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
This hybrid live-action role-playing game and work of interactive theater enables guests to live out mini-Wild West adventures while interacting with more than two dozen actors.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
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
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
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
Cassie’s OnlyFans adventures, for interest, were depicted with a kind of sneering derision toward the character’s poor judgement and lack of savvy.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 1 June 2026
This week’s episode opens with a whopping ten-minute sequence of Cassie’s OnlyFans adventures, which are making both Cassie and Maddy rich.
—The Editors, Vulture, 10 May 2026
Plan Your Road Trip Three fairs, three weekends, three very different food adventures.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Co-directed by the singer, the clip was artfully shot and empathetically told, and got fans sufficiently invested that Kiyoko eventually published a YA novel expanding the adventures of its young lovers, Coley and Sonya.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 June 2026
Ocean Explorer is a perfect ship for adventures in the polar regions; book a trip to Svalbard for hiking, polar bear (and walrus and arctic fox and reindeer) sightings, and kayaking.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Shine kindly, and let your courage invite fresh adventures now.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Levy’s Season 4 destinations are being kept under wraps for now, though his previous adventures have taken him to Tokyo, Scotland, and India, earning him an Emmy nomination in the process.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Kasia Gay, 69, always thought her retirement would include a trailer home and cross-country adventures with her husband of more than 30 years.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Although single, Miller appeared to be in a happy relationship and, from the photos on his own Facebook page, happy in his adventures.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Fortunately, travel plans and ideas to explore new adventures look promising.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
This hybrid live-action role-playing game and work of interactive theater enables guests to live out mini-Wild West adventures while interacting with more than two dozen actors.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Verb
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
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
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
Cassie’s OnlyFans adventures, for interest, were depicted with a kind of sneering derision toward the character’s poor judgement and lack of savvy.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 1 June 2026
This week’s episode opens with a whopping ten-minute sequence of Cassie’s OnlyFans adventures, which are making both Cassie and Maddy rich.
—The Editors, Vulture, 10 May 2026
Plan Your Road Trip Three fairs, three weekends, three very different food adventures.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventures
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Nick Engen and Taylor Calmus CBS To help encourage fathers navigating similar experiences, Taylor Calmus, creator of the popular online Dude Dad brand, visited the NICU ahead of Father's Day to surprise Engen and other dads with gift bags filled with supplies.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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And while the kids enjoy monkey spotting and fun activities, adults can indulge in fine dining, a spa treatment, and cultural experiences, all supported by personal ambassadors for a seamless stay.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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His father embarked on a number of business ventures, including working as a taxi driver, after the family settled in New York City.—
Kelsie Hoffman,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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All of these ventures would be destined for success, in one form or another.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Environmentalists say that plume endangers sea life.—
Harry Stevens,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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There’s lots of humiliation and frustration involved, as well as an incident that endangers his family.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Content risks Nagata points to types of content seen on social media that can influence the decision to experiment with substances — especially at a young age.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Their films’ starkness has potentially overwhelming power but also risks foregrounding flaws of judgment and finish.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Drawing on generations of Chinatown family lore and silences, See turns China City’s vanished streets and her ancestors’ immigrant gambles into a historical fiction layered with stories of survival and belonging.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The alien invasion adventure opens on June 12 and, with its $115 million budget, represents one of summer’s biggest gambles — a twisty conspiracy thriller that doesn’t come wrapped in familiar IP.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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Members of the monarchy wave from carriages, aristocrats don faintly cartoonish top hats and extravagant millinery threatens to obscure the view at every turn.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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When Yumeko, played by Martineau, a mysterious transfer student arrives, her gambling prowess puts her in the crosshairs of the powerful Student Council, while her secret quest for revenge threatens to upend the school’s status quo entirely.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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That hazards statement originally had been in place through early Wednesday morning.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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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
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In addition to scoring the match’s only goal so far, Czechia leads in shots and chances created.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Soccer pundits claim that a team needs at least a win and a draw (4 points) to improve their chances of moving into the Round of 32, and that is exactly what both Canada and Qatar will aim for.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
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“Adventures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventures. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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