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
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The customer then lays down on the bed and first experiences a dry scalp massage and a massage of their neck and upper shoulders while settling in.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
These experiences are part of a wider learning process that continues to inform her decisions.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 May 2026
My daughter calls me a creative engineer, someone who spends her life creatively thinking about ways to provide live experiences that offer joy and beauty, or maybe more importantly, that challenge us to see things differently.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Over time, those uncomfortable assignments became the very experiences that carried me into executive leadership.
—Christine Lentz, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Few automotive experiences are more disappointing than a flat tire in a parking lot.
—Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
YouTube Premium is getting three new features designed to improve the platform’s podcast listening and discovery experiences.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Amenities and experiences Like any of the hotel’s offerings, the off-property experiences are exceptionally curated.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Rachael Jay, CBS News, 6 June 2026
The issue has become increasingly prominent as North Carolina experiences a boom in data center development and other energy-intensive projects.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Regular wine tastings, culinary workshops, and other food experiences up the ante even further.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
During the summer months, the region experiences the midnight sun, giving Lapland 24-hour sunlight during certain periods.
—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Today, roughly one in five children and adolescents in the United States experiences a mental, emotional, developmental or behavioral disorder.
—Jessica Turner, USA Today, 1 June 2026
To pull off this major feat, your body produces approximately 50% more blood, which increases circulation and makes the skin appear vibrant, plump, and radiant (for some moms at least—not everyone experiences a glow, unfortunately).
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
As the crocodile spins, the prey experiences immense torsional and shear forces.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Further, if the offensive line experiences injuries — especially on the interior — then the protection could be an issue.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Noun
As more travelers ditch tourist traps in favor of authentic experiences, craft markets have become one of the most rewarding ways to see the real side of a destination — and bring home a souvenir that actually means something.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The customer then lays down on the bed and first experiences a dry scalp massage and a massage of their neck and upper shoulders while settling in.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
These experiences are part of a wider learning process that continues to inform her decisions.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 May 2026
My daughter calls me a creative engineer, someone who spends her life creatively thinking about ways to provide live experiences that offer joy and beauty, or maybe more importantly, that challenge us to see things differently.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Over time, those uncomfortable assignments became the very experiences that carried me into executive leadership.
—Christine Lentz, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Few automotive experiences are more disappointing than a flat tire in a parking lot.
—Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
YouTube Premium is getting three new features designed to improve the platform’s podcast listening and discovery experiences.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Amenities and experiences Like any of the hotel’s offerings, the off-property experiences are exceptionally curated.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Verb
Heat to build back in Maryland experiences a brief break from the heat and humidity on Monday and Tuesday.
—Rachael Jay, CBS News, 6 June 2026
The issue has become increasingly prominent as North Carolina experiences a boom in data center development and other energy-intensive projects.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Regular wine tastings, culinary workshops, and other food experiences up the ante even further.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
During the summer months, the region experiences the midnight sun, giving Lapland 24-hour sunlight during certain periods.
—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Today, roughly one in five children and adolescents in the United States experiences a mental, emotional, developmental or behavioral disorder.
—Jessica Turner, USA Today, 1 June 2026
To pull off this major feat, your body produces approximately 50% more blood, which increases circulation and makes the skin appear vibrant, plump, and radiant (for some moms at least—not everyone experiences a glow, unfortunately).
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
As the crocodile spins, the prey experiences immense torsional and shear forces.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Further, if the offensive line experiences injuries — especially on the interior — then the protection could be an issue.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
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There are also programs based on nutrition, creative expression, and physical adventures.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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The Asava expression begins in ex-bourbon casks and then undergoes secondary maturation in casks seasoned with Indian Cabernet Sauvignon.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Cracks can develop over time as the fruit ages or undergoes stress during growth, transportation, or storage.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
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Photos from the local information office in General Santos City, which has about 720,000 people, showed convenience stores and buildings crumbling in the aftermath of the quake.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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Art witnesses a flock of crows suddenly dash themselves into the ground in the surrounding desert for no apparent reason.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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In the new crime drama, Gisela plays Etta Tiger Jonze, a twentysomething who witnesses her family get murdered by one of the biggest drug cartels in Miami and sets out to avenge their deaths.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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But the string quartet endures precisely because tension between the voices is part of the form, not a failure of it.—
Rafael Pimentel Pinto,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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In 2022, shoe manufacturer Footwear Unlimited entered into a licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group to manage the brand and continues to drive the vision, innovation and design that endures today.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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When her mother’s former gallerist reaches out with the offer of a show in exchange for the series’ completion, Indigo sees it as a financial lifeline—and in the face of her mother’s staunch refusal, decides to finish the series herself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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In an episode filled with tragic endings for various characters, including Rue herself, Faye sees some kind of hope on the horizon.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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But there are signs the government feels more confident of its hold over the area.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Energy markets don’t stop at state lines, so when one state rewrites the rules for major producers, every state feels it at the pump and on the power bill.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The fresh, crackly peanuts and toasty cone are delicious, but the ice cream tastes like a marshmallow and the thin brown coating has only a hint of chocolate flavor.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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In my opinion, everything tastes better outside, so grab this dining set that seats six people and works great for alfresco dinners.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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