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
Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics activities might look like children’s museums or other interactive and tactile learning experiences—think The Sloomoo Institute or the touch tank at your local aquarium.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
We are all used to watching documentaries in which silhouetted, pixelated, or disguised contributors divulge their experiences.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Based on conversations and direct experiences with the therapy, Matamonasa-Bennett found that therapists often ignored signs of equine distress or treated them merely as reflections of a patient’s emotional state, rather than as concerns warranting attention in their own right.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 13 Mar. 2026
Some educator guides recommend teaching media literacy, including people’s firsthand experiences.
—Amaarah Decuir, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Others on social media — including Two Guys and Some Land on TikTok — are already documenting their experiences.
—Lisa Gutierrez
march 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Young children may not remember specific trips, but Tay said the experiences can still be valuable.
—Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
The festival joins a growing number of social sauna experiences in New York City, particularly overtaking the neighborhoods of Flatiron and Williamsburg.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
The agency has advised anyone who experiences symptoms to contact a health care provider and report any illness to local health departments.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
For Shaun, running has always been about making sure his son experiences life fully.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 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, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Psychosis is defined as when a person experiences an alteration in their perception of reality, impacting their ability to think clearly and manage their emotions.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Southeast Texas, closer to the coast, sees the highest number of thunderstorm days, about 50 to 60 per year, while West Texas experiences the fewest, ranging from 20 to 40 days annually.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
As California experiences a significant decline in K-12 enrollment, Twin Rivers is a part of the 30% of districts statewide that are gaining students year to year.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Not everyone experiences complete relief, though research shows most patients who get shockwave therapy experience significant reductions in pain with lasting effects and a low recurrence rate.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
Curiously, the antidepressant effect emerged after the mind-altering experiences and persisted for more than a week, suggesting that ketamine might be doing more than making the patients trip.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics activities might look like children’s museums or other interactive and tactile learning experiences—think The Sloomoo Institute or the touch tank at your local aquarium.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
We are all used to watching documentaries in which silhouetted, pixelated, or disguised contributors divulge their experiences.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Based on conversations and direct experiences with the therapy, Matamonasa-Bennett found that therapists often ignored signs of equine distress or treated them merely as reflections of a patient’s emotional state, rather than as concerns warranting attention in their own right.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 13 Mar. 2026
Some educator guides recommend teaching media literacy, including people’s firsthand experiences.
—Amaarah Decuir, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Others on social media — including Two Guys and Some Land on TikTok — are already documenting their experiences.
—Lisa Gutierrez
march 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Young children may not remember specific trips, but Tay said the experiences can still be valuable.
—Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
The festival joins a growing number of social sauna experiences in New York City, particularly overtaking the neighborhoods of Flatiron and Williamsburg.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Carlsbad, California Located on the Pacific in north San Diego County, Carlsbad experiences mild weather year-round.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
The agency has advised anyone who experiences symptoms to contact a health care provider and report any illness to local health departments.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
For Shaun, running has always been about making sure his son experiences life fully.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 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, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Psychosis is defined as when a person experiences an alteration in their perception of reality, impacting their ability to think clearly and manage their emotions.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Southeast Texas, closer to the coast, sees the highest number of thunderstorm days, about 50 to 60 per year, while West Texas experiences the fewest, ranging from 20 to 40 days annually.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
As California experiences a significant decline in K-12 enrollment, Twin Rivers is a part of the 30% of districts statewide that are gaining students year to year.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Not everyone experiences complete relief, though research shows most patients who get shockwave therapy experience significant reductions in pain with lasting effects and a low recurrence rate.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
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From the haunting coastline of Namibia to off-road adventures in Iceland, let the 13 trips ahead inform your next adventure.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Built to military standard 810 for thermal, shock, and water resistance up to 100 meters, this watch is as rugged as your wildest adventures.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sourdough undergoes natural fermentation rather than relying on additives found in baker's yeast.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
9 Mar. 2026
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On top of all of those practices, John also routinely undergoes extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation treatments, which essentially serves as blood filtration—sort of like dialysis.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The deal, which awaits regulatory approval, has Hollywood bracing for more layoffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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But in his first season on the Main Line, Kevin Willard has the Wildcats back in the Big Dance.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Season 2 of Beef follows a Gen-Z couple who witnesses an alarming fight between their Millennial boss and his wife.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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While figuring out a way to bring the animals back and halt the dynamiting of the dam on the edge of her pond, Mabel witnesses a beaver being thrown in the back of a van and whisked off to Beaverton University.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Which is why the TV networks are about to embark on their 64th year of pricey, ear-splitting upfront presentations, a practice that endures even though at least half of the advertisers in attendance are primarily interested in buying sports.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Her character sings, cries and endures a Greek tragedy of a downfall, but instead of being a caricature, Chastain finds the soul of a complex, good-hearted woman.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a news release shared on social media, the Bell Police Department urged residents to stay alert due to an increase in reports related to the crime, which sees the suspects following their victims after cash is withdrawn.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Poznan Mayor Jacek Jaśkowiak sees domestic innovation as a third wave in Poland’s postsocialist economic development.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Compared to other hotels this feels much more discreet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Some retirees are choosing to chase island life and beachfront sunsets, trading in their old routines for something that feels like a permanent vacation.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Your favorite summertime sandwich tastes just as good in salad form (ahem, pasta salad form).—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Lion’s Tail that tastes like if a Jamaican jerk chicken and a Whiskey Sour couldn’t keep their hands off each other.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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