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
Naturally, their experiences heavily shaped the hotel’s aesthetic, bringing layers of Tibetan, Persian, Indian, and Uzbek influences into the centuries-old adobe buildings. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 The company has more than 60 original IPs in development across film, animation, games, consumer products and immersive experiences. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 Directed by Roy’s husband Pradip Krishen and based on her own university experiences, the English-language film was originally made for television and circulated exclusively on VHS for many years. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 Consumer brands have spent decades mastering how to capture attention and translate product differentiation into stories, experiences and ideas people can understand and remember. Taylor Cheek-Mundy, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Investing in physical experiences may look like a channel decision, but its consequences are strategic. Ayşe Çetinel, Harvard Business Review, 18 Aug. 2026 Guillotine draws on the trio’s experiences back home but adds a dose of what makes Chicago special. Carly Boers, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Shopping has become remarkably efficient, yet people continue to browse in person, attend live events, seek expert guidance, and make purchases through experiences that require them to leave home. Connie Etemadi, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The process can quickly and effectively remove the anxiety from childhood or other traumatic experiences. Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
In the book, John, struggling with dementia, experiences a moment of spiritual and emotional reckoning, apologizes to Lucky for his deception and criminal lifestyle. Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 Misinterpreting victims’ behaviors With this understanding, consider someone who experiences a trauma at the hands of a professional during an appointment. Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026 Rizzo said the blind community often experiences the future first. Natalie Duddridge, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 The player experiences confusion or inattentiveness for less than 15 minutes. Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 The first season is mostly set in 1962 in the fictional town of Derry, Maine, and details earlier experiences the town’s residents had with the evil shape-shifting clown, Pennywise. Joe Otterson, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 Every couple of years, Disney fans come together to celebrate the stories, characters, and experiences that many love. Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026 The region experiences frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions as large blocks of the Earth’s crust collide. Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026 Every parent experiences a unique mix of emotions when caring for a newborn baby. Andrew D. Racine, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
Noun
  • They’re transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The swift rebound when a nation switches from a wobbling to hard currency is a scenario Hanke has witnessed many times before in his adventures as the Money Doctor.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • And in essence, Kris undergoes her transition, venturing from being uncomfortable in her own skin and discovering how to surrender to erotic, sometimes dangerous desires.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The historic jackpot comes as Powerball undergoes its biggest international expansion in years.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Bristol Myers Squibb, or BMS, has a program to make its drugs available in lower-income countries.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Historically, the ruling party in Nigeria's presidential elections usually has a higher chance of winning when the race features more than one prominent opposition candidate.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Set at an Andes ski resort in post-Pinochet Chile, the story unfolds through the eyes of a young girl who witnesses unsettling events that test her loyalties.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
  • After Yancy witnesses the murder of Florida’s finest fixer, an ambitious state attorney teams him up with a strait-laced forensic accountant to solve the crime.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Reports have surfaced this week of mental health concerns aboard the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln as its crew endures more than 200 days without a port call during operations against Iran.
    Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Blue Jays struggled to produce runs consistently for much of the season, while Guerrero endures one of the worst power stretches of his career.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The way Rosado sees it, the role changes are key for Duarte and others.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Beijing sees green tech as a source of energy security, future prosperity and influence abroad.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Even a conservative turtleneck minidress feels more alluring when paired with black boots in soft leather.
    Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2026
  • General Daily Insight for August 16, 2026 Connection feels sweeter when expectations stay realistic.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The ideal dressing tastes tart, salty and just a little sweet, in that order.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Like all garden-fresh vegetables, corn tastes best when just picked.
    Danielle Ernest, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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