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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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
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Head to Los Rios Rancho for seasonal pick-your-own experiences and have a slice of pie at Apple Annie’s—giant and domed like a mountain itself, Apple Annie’s signature pie could feed a dozen diners.
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Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Family-friendly attractions offer unique experiences For an only-in-Florida experience, visit Sarasota Jungle Gardens and feed its resident flamingoes.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The event goes beyond a traditional lecture and encourages participates to share and connect their own experiences to the country’s history, organizers said.
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Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Among the programs the endowment will serve are youth travel ball grants focused on military children, Padres VIP game day experiences by military members and their families and deep-sea fishing trips for military families.
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Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Here, Deadline spoke with LePage and Noël about turning personal experiences into animation, finding vulnerability through visual metaphor, bringing Dickinson into the fold and why Ultra Strong‘s message of self-worth and empowerment feels especially timely.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Instead, direct your curiosity toward experiences that genuinely broaden your understanding.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The storms, Mekkhala and Higos, have dumped heavy rain and damaged roads as Japan experiences its annual rainy season.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, there’s a new World Cup king, and Europe experiences record heat.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
As Europe experiences increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves, utilities may need to invest in alternative cooling technologies, upgraded infrastructure, or revised operating strategies to maintain reliable electricity production while protecting freshwater ecosystems.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Swimmers sunbathe on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris as France experiences a heat wave on June 20, 2026.
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Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Northern Venezuela often experiences large, damaging earthquakes, but, over the past century, the region has only experienced seven earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater.
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Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Longterm data suggest the Earth experiences about 16 major earthquakes per year at magnitude 7 or greater, with year-to-year variation above and below that average.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Imagine Daphnia in a shallow pond that experiences periodic heat waves throughout the summer.
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Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Noun
Travelers are trading marathon tasting schedules for immersive vineyard walks, meaningful conversations and experiences that create a deeper connection to Napa and Sonoma.
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Head to Los Rios Rancho for seasonal pick-your-own experiences and have a slice of pie at Apple Annie’s—giant and domed like a mountain itself, Apple Annie’s signature pie could feed a dozen diners.
—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Family-friendly attractions offer unique experiences For an only-in-Florida experience, visit Sarasota Jungle Gardens and feed its resident flamingoes.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The event goes beyond a traditional lecture and encourages participates to share and connect their own experiences to the country’s history, organizers said.
—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Among the programs the endowment will serve are youth travel ball grants focused on military children, Padres VIP game day experiences by military members and their families and deep-sea fishing trips for military families.
—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Here, Deadline spoke with LePage and Noël about turning personal experiences into animation, finding vulnerability through visual metaphor, bringing Dickinson into the fold and why Ultra Strong‘s message of self-worth and empowerment feels especially timely.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Instead, direct your curiosity toward experiences that genuinely broaden your understanding.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Verb
The patient experiences a system in which the doctor’s recommendation is not always enough.
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Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The storms, Mekkhala and Higos, have dumped heavy rain and damaged roads as Japan experiences its annual rainy season.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, there’s a new World Cup king, and Europe experiences record heat.
—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
As Europe experiences increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves, utilities may need to invest in alternative cooling technologies, upgraded infrastructure, or revised operating strategies to maintain reliable electricity production while protecting freshwater ecosystems.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Swimmers sunbathe on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris as France experiences a heat wave on June 20, 2026.
—
Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Northern Venezuela often experiences large, damaging earthquakes, but, over the past century, the region has only experienced seven earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater.
—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Longterm data suggest the Earth experiences about 16 major earthquakes per year at magnitude 7 or greater, with year-to-year variation above and below that average.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Imagine Daphnia in a shallow pond that experiences periodic heat waves throughout the summer.
—
Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
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The Saturday morning series, which ran from 1986 to 1991, was gleefully surreal, sending Venkman, Egon and company into increasingly bizarre supernatural adventures unconstrained by live-action budgets.
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Instead of limiting where an electric bike can go, its folding design creates more opportunities to ride, making spontaneous adventures easier than ever while still providing the comfort needed for longer distances.
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The uranium used in nuclear fuel undergoes an enrichment process to increase the levels of the more radioactive U-235 form.
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The trailer teases Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular creature, who undergoes an intense transformation that leaves the townspeople terrified.
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Just like white vinegar, lemon juice has an acidity that can get rid of dullness affecting your whites.
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Miami has 12 roster spots filled and will add two or three other players on value deals.
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As supporters and protesters clash, Cartman travels back to 1776, witnesses the independence debate and finds parallels to the present.
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Gone Tomorrow kicks off when Reacher witnesses a suicide on the subway in New York.
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Unlike Isabelle in the film, who endures years of illness before her death, her sister is alive and well.
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Fortune’s journey to this point is a bit like the odyssey that the main character in his feature endures over the course of a day in Atlanta.
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As Droga sees it, the advertising industry is very much in the throes of a profound technological shift.
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On average, the region sees its first 100-degree day on July 1.
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There’s no denying that Lola Tung has impeccable style—I’m constantly referencing her fierce street style looks—so copying her accessory of choice feels like a safe move.
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General Daily Insight for June 27, 2026 Steady progress feels better than a sprint.
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Not the island flattened by the same image, but the one that still tastes like itself.
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The salty, tangy pickle juice sharpens the citrus and reins in the sweetness, creating a drink that tastes surprisingly balanced rather than gimmicky.
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