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
These experiences can obliterate people’s ability to predict what will keep them safe. — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 Ukraine’s battlefield experiences may offer useful lessons for the Pentagon, which has spent decades developing and testing uncrewed aircraft for casualty evacuation missions without actually putting them into operation. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026 Amenities and experiences This is where Nômade Temple Madrid truly shines, as the hotel offers endless experiences for every taste. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 In the Quad survey, 84% of Americans said owning physical items feels more satisfying than owning digital ones, and 80% said they’re drawn to real-world experiences that don’t revolve around screens. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 The event, held at the ROJO Art Space, included exhibition-like experiences and a tennis court. — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 Leaders are expected to unveil the design on Tuesday, which will nearly double the campus's size with new experiences for visitors. — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Participants need real-world experiences, people who encourage them and employers willing to open doors. — Maria Trochimezuk, Forbes.com, 20 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
Verb
This looting comes as Vinted Group experiences exceptional growth. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 With all the characters in the show, there’s an exploration of losing control, taking control and relinquishing control, and Chris experiences all of those. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026 When a supermarket chain experiences a cybersecurity incident, those conveniences can suddenly disappear. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The state prison system experiences chronic staffing shortages of corrections officers, nurses and physicians. — Jaquelyn Jahn, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 Pretty much every astronaut experiences this phenomenon, which is known as the overview effect, a term coined in 1987 by space philosopher Frank White. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Years later, after Leslie experiences severe financial difficulty and is hospitalized, both parents become more present. — Literary Hub, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
Noun
  • Now, the rock face holds a series of adventures for children and adults, including a zip line, multilevel ropes course, a via ferrata climbing route, rock climbing walls, a free-fall zone and a rappelling area.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • She is joined on select adventures by her Mini Movers, a group of young kids who move, dance, imagine and play alongside her.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Desperate to get that handsome life back, Hagen undergoes an experimental procedure that initially works only to give way to a scary new reality with shape-shifting skin.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is eliminating its Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commission, as the organization undergoes cultural changes under its new president Kirsty Coventry.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Chinander said his staff has been studying film of Moore’s time as OC at Missouri in 2025, while Danielson also has notes from facing Moore during the latter’s time as OC with Fresno State in 2022.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
  • At the same time, more than nine in 10 Americans say the federal government has the power to make a positive impact on society — suggesting many believe the current administration is not making use of that power.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Emmy-winning Tatiana Maslany stars as Sarah Manning, an outsider and street-smart chameleon who witnesses the suicide of a woman who looks just like her.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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
  • Future quantum applications The team sees potential applications in electronics that consume less power and switch states rapidly.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • What the Collective[i] network sees says the answer is faster than almost anyone expects.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The music on Uncle feels innate, as if Funkhouser had dug these songs out from deep within the crawlspace in his brain.
    — Jeff Yerger, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Finish with white sneakers and a crossbody bag for an outfit that looks considered but feels as easy as pajamas.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The espresso itself, brewed with the push of a button in about 35 seconds, tastes pleasantly complex and features a satisfyingly heady layer of crema.
    — Sal Vaglica, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • 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

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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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