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
Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Although separated by time, each experiences similar emotions – first love, rebellion and family tensions.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Cast adrift in a frosty wilderness—a harrowing yet welcome departure, visually, from the Gothic shadows of Victor’s lair—the Creature experiences a dollop of decency, courtesy of a blind old farmer (a wonderful David Bradley), but also a deluge of misery, courtesy of everyone else.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2025
The show follows Rauw’s Don Raúl as the young immigrant tries to make it in the big city — and along the way falls in love, experiences betrayal and even gets arrested.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Most of the loop experiences a drop in these elements, except at the very top, or apex, where their levels increase.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
With its continuous surface, the airflow experiences less turbulence from the Möbius blade, which Midea notes contributes to smoother airflow and quieter operation.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Typically, this set up is more affordable, flexible and secure for those customers, except when AWS experiences an outage.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
From there, the path of totality, which is the arc across earth that experiences a total eclipse, leads north over the Arctic Ocean, then down through the eastern edge of Greenland.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 21 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
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
Although separated by time, each experiences similar emotions – first love, rebellion and family tensions.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Cast adrift in a frosty wilderness—a harrowing yet welcome departure, visually, from the Gothic shadows of Victor’s lair—the Creature experiences a dollop of decency, courtesy of a blind old farmer (a wonderful David Bradley), but also a deluge of misery, courtesy of everyone else.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2025
The show follows Rauw’s Don Raúl as the young immigrant tries to make it in the big city — and along the way falls in love, experiences betrayal and even gets arrested.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Most of the loop experiences a drop in these elements, except at the very top, or apex, where their levels increase.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
With its continuous surface, the airflow experiences less turbulence from the Möbius blade, which Midea notes contributes to smoother airflow and quieter operation.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Typically, this set up is more affordable, flexible and secure for those customers, except when AWS experiences an outage.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
From there, the path of totality, which is the arc across earth that experiences a total eclipse, leads north over the Arctic Ocean, then down through the eastern edge of Greenland.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
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Follow the duo packraft and fly-fish on clear, empty waters, then read more guidance below to adventures in and near the Bob Marshall Wilderness.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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To @kaitjoseph and @maxmagpie for the laughs, adventures, games and cartwheels galore.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Every Jono Pandolfi piece is hand-thrown and undergoes a unique production process, and Jono and his team are constantly experimenting with new glazes, techniques, and forms.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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This material then undergoes chemical treatment, where Lithion’s process extracts and refines up to 95 percent of battery materials and 98 percent of critical minerals for reuse in new batteries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Daniel also has and continues to be involved in podcasting at the newspaper.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
5 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Emerald has no need for men, using a sperm donor to create her perfect family of high-achieving triplets.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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Remembering is the first step toward coherence — and coherence is the foundation of everything that endures.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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Pairing these vehicles with a clear philanthropic strategy ensures your giving addresses root causes and endures for generations.—
William Jarvis,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 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 11 Nov. 2025.
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