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
Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
His experiences now aid him in helping leaders overcome their own mental barriers and achieve exceptional performance without overwhelm.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Some noticed similarities between the Native and Vietnamese colonial experiences.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
More than 750 families, nearly half with children, are living at Dilley and reporter Mica Rosenberg asked detainees if their children would be willing to share letters or pictures about their experiences.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Since the interview, Josh D’Amaro, chair of the company’s experiences division, has been named as Bob Iger’s successor.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Her newer work leans into themes that reflect her present-day experiences, with a deliberate focus on adult perspectives and the complexities of womanhood.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
Consumers also continue to shift their viewing habits, opting for phone-first experiences and bite-size content on social media platforms.
—Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Now, at the Journal Sentinel, Eaton serves the Harambee neighborhood by telling stories rooted in neighbors' experiences.
—Kynala Phillips, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2026
When our community experiences acts of violence or disruption that threaten public safety, the need for stability, experience, and public trust in the courts becomes even more critical, particularly in a large, high-volume jurisdiction like Mecklenburg County.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Texas experiences winter cold fronts every year, but what set the February 2021 freeze apart was its magnitude and its duration.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
Yet each, in a different key, experiences the sunshine as a species of purgatory.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
Without gravity pulling downward, the brain floats in the skull and experiences various forces from the surrounding soft tissues and the skull itself.
—Rachael Seidler, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
This is slightly below the yearly trend, as Austin typically experiences about 12 freezing days per year, compared to 33 at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
With seasons occurring in reverse, the Southern Hemisphere experiences its flu season before the Northern Hemisphere, at times giving a glimpse into how bad the spread could be that year.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026
Around one in six employees experiences mental health problems in the workplace.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
One of the most formative experiences in my career has been handling family and domestic violence matters, where the legal issues are complex and the human stakes are very real.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
His experiences now aid him in helping leaders overcome their own mental barriers and achieve exceptional performance without overwhelm.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Some noticed similarities between the Native and Vietnamese colonial experiences.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
More than 750 families, nearly half with children, are living at Dilley and reporter Mica Rosenberg asked detainees if their children would be willing to share letters or pictures about their experiences.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Since the interview, Josh D’Amaro, chair of the company’s experiences division, has been named as Bob Iger’s successor.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Her newer work leans into themes that reflect her present-day experiences, with a deliberate focus on adult perspectives and the complexities of womanhood.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
Consumers also continue to shift their viewing habits, opting for phone-first experiences and bite-size content on social media platforms.
—Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Now, at the Journal Sentinel, Eaton serves the Harambee neighborhood by telling stories rooted in neighbors' experiences.
—Kynala Phillips, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Not everyone experiences passionate love, the results show, but the chances increase with age.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2026
When our community experiences acts of violence or disruption that threaten public safety, the need for stability, experience, and public trust in the courts becomes even more critical, particularly in a large, high-volume jurisdiction like Mecklenburg County.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Texas experiences winter cold fronts every year, but what set the February 2021 freeze apart was its magnitude and its duration.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
Yet each, in a different key, experiences the sunshine as a species of purgatory.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
Without gravity pulling downward, the brain floats in the skull and experiences various forces from the surrounding soft tissues and the skull itself.
—Rachael Seidler, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
This is slightly below the yearly trend, as Austin typically experiences about 12 freezing days per year, compared to 33 at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
With seasons occurring in reverse, the Southern Hemisphere experiences its flu season before the Northern Hemisphere, at times giving a glimpse into how bad the spread could be that year.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026
Around one in six employees experiences mental health problems in the workplace.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
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The book’s obsessed with money and all the new ways that people can suddenly lose it (gambling) or make it (mysterious adventures afar).—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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The puppeteers, who are often front and center, set the pace for the entire show and create some of the most arresting visual effects, centering their work around the voyages and adventures of two main actors.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Surveys show trust in the agencies Kennedy leads is falling, rather than rising, as the country’s health landscape undergoes dramatic change.—
Ali Swenson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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If a Norwegian baby undergoes a long hospitalization due to complications from RSV, the only thing their parents have to worry about is their sick baby.—
Ariana Hendrix,
STAT,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Known for combining high fashion with streetwear, Bad Bunny has a reputation for adventurous and subversive style.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Our running live blog has a good summary of the affair, including celebrity endorsements and reflections on the performance.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Beth de Araújo’s Josephine — a drama that centers on an 8-year-old girl who witnesses a rape in Golden Gate Park and the fallout that comes as her parents, played by Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan, struggle to find a path forward — won two awards during the Sundance Film Festival’s closing ceremony.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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The brand will be featured on match clocks, countdown trackers, and other on-site and digital signage throughout the 2026 PPL season, which witnesses five events across North America, beginning in New York City in July and ending with the City’s Cup Finals in Miami.—
Roberta Naas,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One gets the sense of a man perpetually drawn to the edge of the unknown, as the boy to the edge of the sea—to questions about our primordial origins, about the etiology and eschatology of our planet, about what erodes and what endures.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the eastern United States endures a frigid February, advocates for incarcerated people are bracing for the annual influx of complaints about a lack of heating and warm clothing, problems that can be exacerbated by temporary crises like power outages during a storm.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There have been no such incidents this year, but there has been plenty of on-court drama that only international team tennis — with home and away ties, and a slot just after a Grand Slam that sees many nations’ top stars resting — can provide.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The fresh tie-up sees the introduction of the new Icon Strap boot, an evolution of the footwear brand’s Icon Low No Lace model.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Well, that feels like a great place to leave it.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Order Nanee’s polenta cakes with a hearty sauce that feels indulgent without being heavy; a seasonal gnocchi, currently with acorn squash and local mushrooms; or osso buco, perfect to share.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The post-race electrolyte swill tastes like champagne.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hey, to the desperately thirsty, even a sip from a mud puddle tastes good.—
Greg Cote
February 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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