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
Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Two of the pre-tournament favorites, Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, would like to hit the reset button on their 2026 Masters experiences.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
In recent years, trust in health care and public health institutions has eroded for many reasons, from experiences within the health care system to broader social and political forces.
—Monica L. Wang, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026
The researchers posited that this gap could be due to generational differences or different experiences masturbating.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Apr. 2026
The partnership will expand fan engagement through experiences and content.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
After Savage went public with his claims, numerous other men came forward to share similar experiences about Bambaataa.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The Breakfast Ride and Cowboy Cookout are two unique dining experiences the whole family will love, and adult guests will appreciate the new spa planned for late 2027.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Those experiences stretched him.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Dougherty sees the job as a metaphor for what modern society experiences daily online.
—William Earl, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
When in the house, the audience experiences it largely through Lori’s point of view, a perspective Soderbergh intended to be unsettling.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
Perhaps now more than ever, a visitor to Cairo experiences the metropolis through its layers of history.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2026
If your area experiences cold winters, bring them indoors in autumn, either emptied of their annuals, cleaned and stored, or still housing tropicals, evergreens or herbs, and treat them as houseplants over winter.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Over the course of the story, Agnes experiences a powerful awakening.
—A Martínez, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Diaz, for her part, noted that every person who encounters fame and success experiences it differently.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Best Postpartum Recovery Spray After labor, recovery is one of those new mom experiences no one really talks about, but finding a comforting solution shouldn’t be a secret.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
Attending a joust is one of the quintessential renaissance festival experiences.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Two of the pre-tournament favorites, Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, would like to hit the reset button on their 2026 Masters experiences.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
In recent years, trust in health care and public health institutions has eroded for many reasons, from experiences within the health care system to broader social and political forces.
—Monica L. Wang, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026
The researchers posited that this gap could be due to generational differences or different experiences masturbating.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Apr. 2026
The partnership will expand fan engagement through experiences and content.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
After Savage went public with his claims, numerous other men came forward to share similar experiences about Bambaataa.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The Breakfast Ride and Cowboy Cookout are two unique dining experiences the whole family will love, and adult guests will appreciate the new spa planned for late 2027.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Those experiences stretched him.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
But when Willy floats into a conversation with Ben or experiences a memory of Biff’s high-school glory days, golden light floods the stage through a high bank of dirty windows.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Dougherty sees the job as a metaphor for what modern society experiences daily online.
—William Earl, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
When in the house, the audience experiences it largely through Lori’s point of view, a perspective Soderbergh intended to be unsettling.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
Perhaps now more than ever, a visitor to Cairo experiences the metropolis through its layers of history.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2026
If your area experiences cold winters, bring them indoors in autumn, either emptied of their annuals, cleaned and stored, or still housing tropicals, evergreens or herbs, and treat them as houseplants over winter.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Over the course of the story, Agnes experiences a powerful awakening.
—A Martínez, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Diaz, for her part, noted that every person who encounters fame and success experiences it differently.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Best Postpartum Recovery Spray After labor, recovery is one of those new mom experiences no one really talks about, but finding a comforting solution shouldn’t be a secret.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
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This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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But Rene faced this uphill climb with the same indomitable spirit that defined her, filling her days with smiles, prayers, good deeds and with adventures, especially after tests offered up hope that the disease had been halted.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Students and faculty in TCU’s theater and music programs will temporarily relocate to four spaces as the College of Fine Arts’ Ed Landreth Hall undergoes renovations.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Yuri undergoes a pretty big character arc this season and is forced to grow in a lot of ways.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Anyone who has information about or video of the incident is asked to call Detective Joseph Haapala with the Redford Township Police Department at 313-387-2581 or email him.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Organized by the curatorial fellow Yifu Liu, the show has trimmings in just about every frame.—
Emilia Petrarca,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The film centers on a car rental company owner who accidentally witnesses a murder, making him and his family targets of a ruthless gang.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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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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Her love for them endures, as does Taurus's loyalty and devotion.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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During reentry, the heat shield on the spacecraft endures temperatures as high as 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit and plasma will form around the capsule, blocking the transmission of radio signals.—
Miles Doran,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Each cocktail is purposefully crafted, bridging flavors as with a slow-sipper featuring a split whiskey base sees bitter orange, curry leaf, and a bath of hickory smoke paired with the kitchen’s tender rogan josh shank, snappy papadum, and other hits.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Overlooking Year-Round Appeal Another mistake Miller sees is forgetting to plant for visual interest throughout the year.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
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Featuring one-of-a-kind prints and stand out colors, each piece feels special -- like it was made just for you.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fear may thrive in the shadows, but here, under bright fluorescent lights, the terror feels even more malevolent, something ambient and inescapable.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the mixture is poured on top of strong Vietnamese coffee, the result is a sweet, fluffy drink that tastes like a dessert — with many social media users comparing it to marshmallow.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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This recipe earns its name from the tender, juicy chicken breasts paired with a cream cheese-bacon dip that truly tastes like a million dollars.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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