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
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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
Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Their enthusiasm for muddy adventures and water play is almost unmatched, often leaving their owners laughing, and, in this case, reaching for the hose.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
An ideal choice year-round, the trail offers everything from fall foliage drives to summer boating adventures.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
Gatlinburg Nestled against the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg is no secret for tourists or in-state visitors, with family-friendly adventures at every turn.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
This is a year of new beginnings and adventures!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Follow the duo packraft and fly-fish on clear, empty waters, then read more guidance below to adventures in and near the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
To @kaitjoseph and @maxmagpie for the laughs, adventures, games and cartwheels galore.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Pictured with a loving 2D sense of verdant forest habitat and targeting 2-6s, a little frog and her friends live wild adventures around their forest, where music and friendship turn each day into discovery, learning and fun, says the synopsis.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Historically, Imax has been associated with comic book adventures that appeal to fanboys and fangirls.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
The main story is a straight-up rehash of the Losers Club from the book, the juvenile adventures that so thoroughly inspired Stranger Things.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Idris Elba is returning for a new Luther feature from Netflix that continues the gritty adventures of the detective hero created by Neil Cross and first aired as a BBC series.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Their enthusiasm for muddy adventures and water play is almost unmatched, often leaving their owners laughing, and, in this case, reaching for the hose.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
An ideal choice year-round, the trail offers everything from fall foliage drives to summer boating adventures.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
Gatlinburg Nestled against the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg is no secret for tourists or in-state visitors, with family-friendly adventures at every turn.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
This is a year of new beginnings and adventures!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Follow the duo packraft and fly-fish on clear, empty waters, then read more guidance below to adventures in and near the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
To @kaitjoseph and @maxmagpie for the laughs, adventures, games and cartwheels galore.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Pictured with a loving 2D sense of verdant forest habitat and targeting 2-6s, a little frog and her friends live wild adventures around their forest, where music and friendship turn each day into discovery, learning and fun, says the synopsis.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
Andrzej Sapkowski’s first two Witcher books, both short story collections, are marvelously varied in tone and content, presenting a smorgasbord of standalone Geralt adventures that alternate between the comic and tragic.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Historically, Imax has been associated with comic book adventures that appeal to fanboys and fangirls.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
The main story is a straight-up rehash of the Losers Club from the book, the juvenile adventures that so thoroughly inspired Stranger Things.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventures
Noun
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Like most fiction, it’s made up of experiences, imagination, ideas, memories, emotions, speculation, knowledge and research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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But most of my energy is spent getting our family through the day and fighting for all of my kids to have equal access to life’s experiences.—
Jaclyn Greenberg,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Morgan is embracing her new life as a businesswoman, running multiple ventures including her media company Togethxr and investment firm Trybe Ventures.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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But since 2018, the Skims founder has been multitasking across all her ventures to pursue her legal studies.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Sanchez is currently facing one felony charge (battery resulting in serious bodily injury) and three misdemeanor charges (battery resulting in bodily injury, unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication that endangers the life of another).—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 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
Verb
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But by open-sourcing them, OpenAI risks sharing the blueprints to those gates.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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And today, the world risks another chapter of horror in Sudan as violence engulfs El Fasher.—
David Miliband,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Lorenz and O’Bryen generally get the songs started as a duo before bringing in bass player Campbell Baum, keyboardist Marco Pini, and drummer Lincoln Barrett to help flesh out their inside jokes and stylistic gambles.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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If both of those European gambles hit the jackpot, Virginia could be an absurd value here.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As the violent storm threatens the country’s northeastern coast, millions of people have evacuated from villages at risk of flash floods, landslides, and tidal surges.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The arrival of a young Sudanese businessman threatens to change their way of life.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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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Given chances to replicate his pivots toward moderation on subjects like Wall Street, housing, and policing, Mamdani did not bend on the Middle East.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Beck’s overtime interception against SMU essentially doomed UM’s chances.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Adventures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventures. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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