experiences 1 of 2

plural of experience

experiences

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of experience
as in undergoes
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
Noun
Along with first-run movies and classics, the Bay will host special screenings and immersive theatrical experiences, said Paramount, which is taking over the theater formerly operated by Netflix and Cinepolis before that. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 Globally, consumers cut spending after 47% of bad experiences, according to a Qualtrics XM Institute survey of more than 20,000 people across 14 countries, conducted in 2025. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 Xuan and Zhang’s desire to have a large family stemmed from their experiences in China, according to Krems. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Other works invite audiences into interactive open worlds, adapting game and world-building technologies to create participatory experiences that radically depart from everyday reality. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Spruch recognized the growing trend toward more casual dining experiences and a focus on convivial versus traditional entertaining practices among the younger generations. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 The incident Monday afternoon sparked horrified reactions on social media as eyewitnesses shared their experiences online. — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, the ones in PwC’s report who did see a gain aimed AI at demand generation and the customer experience, applying it to products, services and experiences at more than double the rate of everyone else. — Fernando Bergás-Coria, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 In addition to the restaurants above, special dining experiences are hosted on property several nights a week in the Resol Garden, an outdoor space beside the main restaurant Itzam with an open woodfire grill. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
Years later, after Leslie experiences severe financial difficulty and is hospitalized, both parents become more present. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026 In a typical season, the Atlantic region experiences five hurricanes and two major hurricanes by early October. — Christopher Davis, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 Others are following the Styles pop-up playbook and fully leaning into exclusivity — offering not just apparel, but also experiences that fans can’t get from the bootleggers. — Matt Martell, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 All of the legacy studios have struggled to deliver great digital user experiences a la Netflix. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 By doing so, Flynn experiences first-hand the juxtaposition between the sublime and the life-threatening. — The Know, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026 Much of North Africa is extremely dry in August, while southern Spain also typically experiences plenty of sunshine. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026 The risk for the investor is that the stock experiences a sharp drop – one that takes it well below the strike price. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026 As the duo row through pitch-black darkness toward the flame, John experiences harrowing visions of his father and of his younger self, revealed to be an effect of the fear toxin lingering in the air. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
Noun
  • When snow isn’t on the ground, the lakefront destination offers a slew of outdoor adventures.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Up to five Zeros can be chained together into a 105,000-mAh colossus for extended outdoor adventures.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The material then undergoes polymer processing and blending before being pelletized for film blowing at Weavabel’s production plant, where it can be made into new bags.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Desai’s transition comes as Meta undergoes a massive pivot, betting big on new artificial intelligence products and services for its enterprise customers.
    — Samantha Subin,Chris Eudaily, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The mid-weight denim is rigid, made of 100 percent cotton rigid denim and has a bit of a rustic feel.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • When healthy, Ohtani has the ability to break out of even the most dire of slumps with an otherworldly performance, like that three-homer (as a hitter), 10-strikeout (as a pitcher) all-timer.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Now police are asking business owners and anyone who witnesses the behavior to report it directly to police.
    — Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • This does not sit well with Chapel, who witnesses the exchange then storms off angrily.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The interdictions come as Cuba endures its worst energy crisis in decades.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The inanimate matter of the Earth endures, as does its atmosphere.
    — Eileen Hunt, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Her firm sees the Indian currency trading around 97 per US dollar by end-2026 and at 98 rupees by mid-2027.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • When the boy’s body turns up by a river, the wives’ sisterhood is split between doing what feels right and following their husband’s wishes and Islamic tradition.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The coupling of violence with law and order is ever present in the agent’s recollections, but tonally, the show feels light.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Beef tallow browns better, crisps harder and tastes meatier than what most people reach for by default.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Pad Thai – less the salt and sugar – tastes very different when all the bad stuff is stripped out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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