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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
Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Follow her adventures at @ashleahalpern.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
BackCountry Heroes focuses on a variety of outdoor adventures that include hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and camping.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The story follows an English teacher, Penelope Schleeman, who has written a début novel about the adventures of a feisty mermaid living in a matriarchal pod.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Outdoor adventures also abound at nearby Tahquamenon Falls State Park, with miles of trails for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Mike stays in Hawthorn to write a book based on their adventures.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
Johansson and Stan worked together in several Avengers adventures.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Continue reading to discover the top winners for your itinerary of spring and summer adventures.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Jan. 2026
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Off-site options include boat excursions and ATV adventures that can be coordinated by the concierge team, but the expansive pool will be more than enough for most kids to feel satisfied.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
To learn more about future Malle adventures, click here.
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2025
And there are plenty of sleek and stylish models to choose from in hip boomtowns like Bozeman and Missoula—perfect locales to start and end your road trip adventures.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2025
President Kennedy used the theater to audition actors for PT 109, the movie about his World War II adventures.
—Dan Reilly, 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
As an avid aurora hunter and astrophotographer, Stephanie builds her travels around after-dusk adventures.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
And every season delivers fresh adventures set against a backdrop of epic scenery.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Follow her adventures at @ashleahalpern.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
BackCountry Heroes focuses on a variety of outdoor adventures that include hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and camping.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The story follows an English teacher, Penelope Schleeman, who has written a début novel about the adventures of a feisty mermaid living in a matriarchal pod.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Outdoor adventures also abound at nearby Tahquamenon Falls State Park, with miles of trails for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Mike stays in Hawthorn to write a book based on their adventures.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
Johansson and Stan worked together in several Avengers adventures.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Continue reading to discover the top winners for your itinerary of spring and summer adventures.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
Outdoor adventures Sydney is also very much an outdoor town, from Bondi Beach to boats in the harbor.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Off-site options include boat excursions and ATV adventures that can be coordinated by the concierge team, but the expansive pool will be more than enough for most kids to feel satisfied.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
To learn more about future Malle adventures, click here.
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2025
And there are plenty of sleek and stylish models to choose from in hip boomtowns like Bozeman and Missoula—perfect locales to start and end your road trip adventures.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2025
President Kennedy used the theater to audition actors for PT 109, the movie about his World War II adventures.
—Dan Reilly, 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
As an avid aurora hunter and astrophotographer, Stephanie builds her travels around after-dusk adventures.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 6 Oct. 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
Verb
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It was described as a dangerous precedent that endangers civilian lives.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
4 Jan. 2026
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This Trumpian newspeak about Germany — to use George Orwell’s term for the distorted terminology of authoritarians — reveals an indifference to (or ignorance of) history that endangers not only Europe but the United States.—
Trudy Rubin,
Mercury News,
20 Dec. 2025
Verb
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This move risks dangerous results from the military and security establishment in the country, as well as the substantial Cuban contingent working in the security sphere.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Both Tong and his counterpart in Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha, followed up with their own request on Monday which reiterated the developers’ claim that federal intervention risks raising costs for electric customers while upending thousands of local jobs.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This level of dealmaking far exceeds the bowling alley bets and small-time street gambles that have shaped Marty’s way of moving in the world, and Rockwell represents the kind of ruthless American capitalism and competition that requires humiliation and subjugation.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
25 Dec. 2025
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Duke was 4-for-4 on fourth down in the game, and those successful gambles from Diaz were key to the victory.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Dec. 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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JSerra had a couple of scoring chances.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Rain chances return tomorrow, but most of the day is expected to be dry with several 'waves' of rain rolling through.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Adventures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventures. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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