as in adventures
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
related in a book his experiences as a roving correspondent for network TV news
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to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
eventually we all have to experience the loss of a loved one
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Recent Examples of experiences
Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
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
The author processing her experiences with death and childbirth as only the original goth girl could?
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
Cozy settings are often a gentle, safe place to explore painful human experiences.
—Emilia Emerson, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Their experiences span city, county, and campus policing, offering contrasting perspectives on how to lead the Sheriff’s Office through a period of change.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Policymakers and the media must expand the frame to feature real students, and give weight to the myriad of experiences that define higher education for most Americans.
—Yolanda Watson Spiva, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Being an actor means constantly outputting — expressing — but rarely having time to take in new experiences.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
Phillips, who had never publicly discussed her experiences with Epstein, picked up the phone and called Edwards.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Northern Ohio often experiences strong westerly to northwesterly winds over Lake Erie, which can enhance lake-effect snow for cities like Cleveland, Toledo, and Sandusky.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
Carol experiences just that in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan's Pluribus, starring Rhea Seehorn in her second collaboration with the showrunner.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Partezana, now 95, still experiences pain related to how the blast affected his bones and cartilage.
—Hope Hodge Seck, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
According to the weather service, Tennessee experiences a secondary tornado season due to the main polar jet stream shifting back southward as fall transitions into winter and the polar jet stream brings stronger storm systems and more powerful warm/cold fronts to Middle Tennessee.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
Their mission is to create nationwide, top-tier live music destinations that change how the world experiences and connects with music, shaping the future of live entertainment.
—Evan Burke, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Further, every woman experiences this neuroendocrine transition of menopause differently.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2025
From hosting their own cooking shows, to forming a community cheer squad, to picking up painting and exhibiting their work, life at The Vi is a gateway to experiences many residents never even imagined.
—Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Like most fiction, it’s made up of experiences, imagination, ideas, memories, emotions, speculation, knowledge and research.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
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
The author processing her experiences with death and childbirth as only the original goth girl could?
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
Cozy settings are often a gentle, safe place to explore painful human experiences.
—Emilia Emerson, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Their experiences span city, county, and campus policing, offering contrasting perspectives on how to lead the Sheriff’s Office through a period of change.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Policymakers and the media must expand the frame to feature real students, and give weight to the myriad of experiences that define higher education for most Americans.
—Yolanda Watson Spiva, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Being an actor means constantly outputting — expressing — but rarely having time to take in new experiences.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
Phillips, who had never publicly discussed her experiences with Epstein, picked up the phone and called Edwards.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
If a pilot experiences difficulties, pulling a red T-handle deploys the 2,400-square-foot parachute.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Northern Ohio often experiences strong westerly to northwesterly winds over Lake Erie, which can enhance lake-effect snow for cities like Cleveland, Toledo, and Sandusky.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
Carol experiences just that in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan's Pluribus, starring Rhea Seehorn in her second collaboration with the showrunner.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Partezana, now 95, still experiences pain related to how the blast affected his bones and cartilage.
—Hope Hodge Seck, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
According to the weather service, Tennessee experiences a secondary tornado season due to the main polar jet stream shifting back southward as fall transitions into winter and the polar jet stream brings stronger storm systems and more powerful warm/cold fronts to Middle Tennessee.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
Their mission is to create nationwide, top-tier live music destinations that change how the world experiences and connects with music, shaping the future of live entertainment.
—Evan Burke, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Further, every woman experiences this neuroendocrine transition of menopause differently.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2025
From hosting their own cooking shows, to forming a community cheer squad, to picking up painting and exhibiting their work, life at The Vi is a gateway to experiences many residents never even imagined.
—Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
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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
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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
Verb
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Clyde Sharikova-Sudarma, a local veterinarian who undergoes expensive annual MRIs for an ongoing medical condition, said his premiums could double next year.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the wake of Tuesday’s crash, the Federal Aviation Administration effectively grounded all MD-11 and MD-11F aircrafts until each undergoes a thorough inspection.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Technology is an ever-present disruptor that has a way of commoditizing what once felt unique, driving a kind of Moore’s law-like acceleration into every corner of our daily workflows.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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According to the explanation on the museum’s website, the use of poppies has its origins in a poem that was penned by a Canadian physician who had served as a field surgeon in Belgium during the Great War.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
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During the riots, Hamida witnesses a girl paraded naked on the streets.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Yoo will play the role of a police inspector who witnesses the incident.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Today, the Titanic’s legacy endures through museums like the one the couple visited and ongoing research expeditions that offer scientific and educational insight.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Rania, meanwhile, endures displacement, hunger, and the aching wait for reunion, separated from her babies by military checkpoints and war.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Microsoft, which celebrated its 50th birthday in April, now sees opportunities to boost its governance.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Despite a local Taiwanese series that covered similar territory, OMG co-founder and CEO Steve Chicorel sees opportunity rather than obstacle.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But now, without improved results between the pipes, the Atlantic Division win the Leafs earned last season feels improbable.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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When a baby or toddler has a meltdown or feels overwhelmed, parents can see it as an opportunity to teach resilience.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Flavored with garlic, salt, pepper, and buttermilk, this dish tastes like the real thing.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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At the cocktail bar Muamba, owner Yvens Penna brightens a classic margarita with homemade chicória soda crafted from a pungent local herb that tastes like cilantro on steroids.—
Michael Snyder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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