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
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
Instead of limiting where an electric bike can go, its folding design creates more opportunities to ride, making spontaneous adventures easier than ever while still providing the comfort needed for longer distances.
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New Atlas,
2 July 2026
For experienced trekkers looking for quick escapes (expert) These backpacking sites offer backcountry adventures for those with the time and the right gear.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Though, as the Oilers will tell you, his offensive adventures often brought more harm than good.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Bright and happy, Kandalec says pistachio green is the perfect summer nail color to get you in the right mood for all your warm-weather adventures.
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Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Solo female travel is on the rise, with women increasingly embracing independent adventures around the world.
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Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Each one is a prequel to the adventures with Gru from the Despicable Me series.
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Parents,
1 July 2026
The Yellowstone spinoff follows the continued adventures of Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Rip (Cole Hauser).
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
The Education Department is making some exceptions for grad school borrowers who are in the middle of their higher education adventures.
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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.
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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.
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Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
8 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.
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Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
Boys are explorers at heart and often learn through play, making messes and adventures part of the journey.
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Bonnie Gibbs Vengrow,
Parents,
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.
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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.
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The Editors,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
Noun
The Saturday morning series, which ran from 1986 to 1991, was gleefully surreal, sending Venkman, Egon and company into increasingly bizarre supernatural adventures unconstrained by live-action budgets.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
Instead of limiting where an electric bike can go, its folding design creates more opportunities to ride, making spontaneous adventures easier than ever while still providing the comfort needed for longer distances.
—
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
For experienced trekkers looking for quick escapes (expert) These backpacking sites offer backcountry adventures for those with the time and the right gear.
—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Though, as the Oilers will tell you, his offensive adventures often brought more harm than good.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Bright and happy, Kandalec says pistachio green is the perfect summer nail color to get you in the right mood for all your warm-weather adventures.
—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Solo female travel is on the rise, with women increasingly embracing independent adventures around the world.
—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Each one is a prequel to the adventures with Gru from the Despicable Me series.
—
Parents,
1 July 2026
The Yellowstone spinoff follows the continued adventures of Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Rip (Cole Hauser).
—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Verb
Still, the accompanying 4,300-acre ski resort offers eco-adventures year-round, from river rafting and mountain biking to snowshoeing and ziplining.
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Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
The Education Department is making some exceptions for grad school borrowers who are in the middle of their higher education adventures.
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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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventures
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Travelers are trading marathon tasting schedules for immersive vineyard walks, meaningful conversations and experiences that create a deeper connection to Napa and Sonoma.
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Head to Los Rios Rancho for seasonal pick-your-own experiences and have a slice of pie at Apple Annie’s—giant and domed like a mountain itself, Apple Annie’s signature pie could feed a dozen diners.
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In his disclosure for 2024, Trump reported more than $600 million in income from cryptocurrencies, golf properties, licensing and other ventures.
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His off-court endeavors have contributed to the majority of his wealth, generating over $1 billion from business ventures and endorsement deals.
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Other critics of the tax are highlighting statements from Newsom that the tax endangers state revenues, seemingly targeting left-leaning voters who may have reservations about the proposal.
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Environmentalists say that plume endangers sea life.
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The current system risks patient dissatisfaction if complex issues aren't addressed by doctors, and further physician disenfranchisement is unsustainable.
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Kalshi risks more Illinois fights Illinois seems certain that there are many questions that courts must answer before prediction markets like Kalshi can keep taking sports wagers.
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LaMelo Ball is teaming up with Anthony Edwards after one of Tim Connelly’s boldest gambles yet.
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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.
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Officials say the invasive predator threatens the Bay's ecosystem by preying on native species.
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The freshwater mollusk, first spotted in North America in the Delta in 2024, threatens water systems by clogging pipes and altering the food web.
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That hazards statement originally had been in place through early Wednesday morning.
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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.
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Though their title chances took a hit when Xavi Simons sustained a season-ending injury this spring, the Dutch surround van Dijk with a deep group of younger teammates, including Frenkie de Jong, Denzel Dumfries and Tijjani Reijnders.
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To lessen your chances of contracting the parasite, avoid consuming food or water that may be contaminated with feces, the MCHD warns.
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