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
Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Internal prototypes accidentally go live because there's no review process, leading to customer confusion or poor AI experiences.
—Bernard Aceituno, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The number of phone-free experiences grew by 567% globally in 2024 and 2025, according to Eventbrite, a platform where organizers can advertise events.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
At the heart of the film are the real-life experiences of tech entrepreneur brothers turned first-time filmmakers Ash and Pooya Koosha.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
These seemingly mundane experiences reflect the structural importance of insurance in our housing finance and climate risk management systems in the United States and beyond.
—The Conversation, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The Mukuba Miracles Fund is expected to continue its outreach efforts throughout the year, helping provide resources and memorable experiences for children and families in need.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Critics called Slam Frank one of the boldest theatrical experiences of 2025.
—Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 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
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 June 2026
Therefore, it can't be digested and metabolized by everyone who experiences it in the same way.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 June 2026
This wavelength range is particularly important because blue and blue-green light experiences lower attenuation in water than many other wavelengths, allowing energy and data to travel more efficiently through underwater environments.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
For leaders, the serious capability is learning to see the gap between environmental velocity and decision velocity before one experiences the storm.
—Christopher Washington, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Signs of a Blood Sugar Crash Not everyone experiences a noticeable crash after eating sweets.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
Historically, Colorado often experiences wetter conditions during El Niño years, though the relationship isn't guaranteed.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Meanwhile, Margaret Fairchild (Blunt), a Kansas City TV news meteorologist whose boyfriend Jackson (Wyatt Russell) is resistant to her desire to move to a bigger market, experiences sudden changes.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 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
Noun
To safeguard the protection of visitors, visitor experiences, and park resources, many demonstrations require a permit.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Internal prototypes accidentally go live because there's no review process, leading to customer confusion or poor AI experiences.
—Bernard Aceituno, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The number of phone-free experiences grew by 567% globally in 2024 and 2025, according to Eventbrite, a platform where organizers can advertise events.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
At the heart of the film are the real-life experiences of tech entrepreneur brothers turned first-time filmmakers Ash and Pooya Koosha.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
These seemingly mundane experiences reflect the structural importance of insurance in our housing finance and climate risk management systems in the United States and beyond.
—The Conversation, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The Mukuba Miracles Fund is expected to continue its outreach efforts throughout the year, helping provide resources and memorable experiences for children and families in need.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Critics called Slam Frank one of the boldest theatrical experiences of 2025.
—Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 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
Verb
My favorite artists detailed and singular in its voice, therefore it can’t be digested and metabolized by everyone who experiences it in the same way.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 June 2026
Therefore, it can't be digested and metabolized by everyone who experiences it in the same way.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 June 2026
This wavelength range is particularly important because blue and blue-green light experiences lower attenuation in water than many other wavelengths, allowing energy and data to travel more efficiently through underwater environments.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
For leaders, the serious capability is learning to see the gap between environmental velocity and decision velocity before one experiences the storm.
—Christopher Washington, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Signs of a Blood Sugar Crash Not everyone experiences a noticeable crash after eating sweets.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
Historically, Colorado often experiences wetter conditions during El Niño years, though the relationship isn't guaranteed.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Meanwhile, Margaret Fairchild (Blunt), a Kansas City TV news meteorologist whose boyfriend Jackson (Wyatt Russell) is resistant to her desire to move to a bigger market, experiences sudden changes.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
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The 2026 contestants' Instagram and TikTok profiles are frozen in time, showcasing their final adventures and accomplishments (like Kenzie Annis graduating from nursing school) before they were sequestered in May, prior to their debuts in the Fijian villa.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The wear and tear of his adventures left him with a bald spot under his cowboy hat.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Sam undergoes quite the transformation to make this rock star vampire persona believable.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The cost of silence First, the researchers examined direct defenses—the chemical and physical changes the plant undergoes to make its leaves less palatable for caterpillars and thus hamper their growth.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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The populist Swiss People’s Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from European Union nations.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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In fact, their entire relationship has an eerie, performative aura.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 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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The fandom endures today with album releases, a comic book series and a fan-run convention called JemCon that is currently celebrating its 20th year.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Headed by Griffith himself, the ensemble’s warmth, humor, and unmistakable chemistry helped transform a simple small-town sitcom into an American classic that endures to this day.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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How Familiar handles privacy inside your home A robot that sees and hears what happens inside your home naturally raises privacy questions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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However, her personable commanding officer Majid (Shafi al-Harthi) sees the value in her perspective when a high school student’s body turns up in the desert, and Nawal discerns clues from details which the policemen overlook, from the girl’s manicure to the embroidery on her abaya.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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The United States often feels more fractured than fraternal, a search for commonality hard to find in a land of boundaries drawn harder each day.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Spielberg's vision is sentimental yet feels so satisfying.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Quinoa Salad Quinoa is a seed that tastes like a grain when cooked.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
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That's like saying all coffee tastes the same or all fries are equal.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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