Synonyms of adventures

adventures 1 of 2

noun

plural of adventure

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• experiences
• times
• ordeals
• happenings
• exploits
• escapades
• actions
• gestes
• explorations
• gests
• emprises
• doings
• expeditions
• episodes
• ventures
• missions
• feats
• tribulations
• larks
• deeds
• tests
• risks
• trials
• acts
• ploys
• occasions
• quests
• performances
• baptisms
• stunts
• enterprises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• busts
• downers
• drags
• bummers

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ventures
• gambles
• speculations
• chances
• enterprises
• throws
• flyers
• bets
• fliers
• hazards
• flutters
• crapshoots
• wagers
• stakes
• liberties
• plays
• long shots
• dark horses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sure things

adventures

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verb

present tense third-person singular of adventure

1

as in endangers

to place in danger

adventured all his savings in a very risky investment scheme

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endangers
• risks
• ventures
• threatens
• hazards
• perils
• menaces
• compromises
• gambles (with)
• jeopardizes
• imperils
• jeopards
• subjects
• intimidates
• chances
• wagers
• exposes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protects
• shelters
• shields
• saves
• guards
• preserves
• resumes

2

as in risks

to take a chance on

if I had to adventure a guess, I'd say she's about 35

Synonyms & Similar Words

• risks
• ventures
• hazards
• chances
• runs the risk of
• tempts
• confronts
• gambles (on)
• challenges
• faces
• breasts
• subjects
• braves
• dares
• menaces
• compromises
• brazens
• outbraves
• endangers
• jeopardizes
• imperils
• beards
• bets (on)
• exposes
• defies
• wagers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adventures

Noun

Idaho is known for its mountains, rivers and outdoor adventures, but reliable and affordable internet is also widely available across the state. —Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025

The non-dialog animation targets 2-8s and their families and seeks to deliver soft education values through humorous adventures, which involve the titular Booba. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025

Retirement offers new adventures and the chance to live in a different country. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025

Hand this novel to middle grade readers who love thrills, detective work, and page-turning adventures. —Caroline Carlson september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025

Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection At Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection in San Pedro, refined beachfront style meets vibrant surroundings and reef adventures are just steps away. —Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes! —Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025

While its origins can be traced to old-school Disney shorts, the series evolved from the comic book adventures of the Duck family, including Donald. —Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025

Here's to further adventures at Hogwarts. —James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025

Verb

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

Field Station Moab Located just minutes from the Arches National Park entrance, Field Station Moab has become a basecamp for desert adventures. —Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 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