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
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Among the programs the endowment will serve are youth travel ball grants focused on military children, Padres VIP game day experiences by military members and their families and deep-sea fishing trips for military families.
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Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Here, Deadline spoke with LePage and Noël about turning personal experiences into animation, finding vulnerability through visual metaphor, bringing Dickinson into the fold and why Ultra Strong‘s message of self-worth and empowerment feels especially timely.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Those experiences stay with you forever.
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Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Instead, direct your curiosity toward experiences that genuinely broaden your understanding.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Nick Engen and Taylor Calmus CBS To help encourage fathers navigating similar experiences, Taylor Calmus, creator of the popular online Dude Dad brand, visited the NICU ahead of Father's Day to surprise Engen and other dads with gift bags filled with supplies.
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Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
And while the kids enjoy monkey spotting and fun activities, adults can indulge in fine dining, a spa treatment, and cultural experiences, all supported by personal ambassadors for a seamless stay.
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Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
New openings will include experiences for our customers.
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Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The storms, Mekkhala and Higos, have dumped heavy rain and damaged roads as Japan experiences its annual rainy season.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, there’s a new World Cup king, and Europe experiences record heat.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
As Europe experiences increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves, utilities may need to invest in alternative cooling technologies, upgraded infrastructure, or revised operating strategies to maintain reliable electricity production while protecting freshwater ecosystems.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Swimmers sunbathe on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris as France experiences a heat wave on June 20, 2026.
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Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Northern Venezuela often experiences large, damaging earthquakes, but, over the past century, the region has only experienced seven earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater.
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Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Longterm data suggest the Earth experiences about 16 major earthquakes per year at magnitude 7 or greater, with year-to-year variation above and below that average.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Imagine Daphnia in a shallow pond that experiences periodic heat waves throughout the summer.
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Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Noun
The event goes beyond a traditional lecture and encourages participates to share and connect their own experiences to the country’s history, organizers said.
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Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Among the programs the endowment will serve are youth travel ball grants focused on military children, Padres VIP game day experiences by military members and their families and deep-sea fishing trips for military families.
—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Here, Deadline spoke with LePage and Noël about turning personal experiences into animation, finding vulnerability through visual metaphor, bringing Dickinson into the fold and why Ultra Strong‘s message of self-worth and empowerment feels especially timely.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Those experiences stay with you forever.
—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Instead, direct your curiosity toward experiences that genuinely broaden your understanding.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Nick Engen and Taylor Calmus CBS To help encourage fathers navigating similar experiences, Taylor Calmus, creator of the popular online Dude Dad brand, visited the NICU ahead of Father's Day to surprise Engen and other dads with gift bags filled with supplies.
—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
And while the kids enjoy monkey spotting and fun activities, adults can indulge in fine dining, a spa treatment, and cultural experiences, all supported by personal ambassadors for a seamless stay.
—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
New openings will include experiences for our customers.
—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
Verb
Situated near the Blue Mountains, Spring Valley experiences cooler temperatures than many nearby vineyards, often beginning harvest one to two weeks later than wineries just a few miles away.
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Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The storms, Mekkhala and Higos, have dumped heavy rain and damaged roads as Japan experiences its annual rainy season.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, there’s a new World Cup king, and Europe experiences record heat.
—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
As Europe experiences increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves, utilities may need to invest in alternative cooling technologies, upgraded infrastructure, or revised operating strategies to maintain reliable electricity production while protecting freshwater ecosystems.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Swimmers sunbathe on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris as France experiences a heat wave on June 20, 2026.
—
Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Northern Venezuela often experiences large, damaging earthquakes, but, over the past century, the region has only experienced seven earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater.
—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Longterm data suggest the Earth experiences about 16 major earthquakes per year at magnitude 7 or greater, with year-to-year variation above and below that average.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Imagine Daphnia in a shallow pond that experiences periodic heat waves throughout the summer.
—
Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
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Combining science and imagination, the 20 x 12-and-a-half minute episodes follows their adventures on the Red Planet.
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The Yellowstone spinoff follows the continued adventures of Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Rip (Cole Hauser).
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Why Astronomers Are Watching So Closely T Coronae Borealis is a recurrent nova — a rare stellar event in which a white dwarf undergoes a powerful thermonuclear eruption on its surface.
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How Heat Actually Works In The Body During a sauna session, heart rate climbs to 100 to 150 beats per minute and the cardiovascular system undergoes thermoregulatory conditioning that resembles moderate aerobic exercise without the mechanical load.
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The sport has a big future because of you guys.
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Legend has it that when an unsuspecting new man on the paper’s composing desk left out the agate type one day there were lots of problems for bettors and bookies across the city.
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Several days later, Naim witnesses the pastor’s kid being violently assaulted by an invisible presence.
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Walking in the historic center of the city—where motorbikes flash by on narrow streets, laundry hangs from balconies, and giant pennants of the city’s team are strung high overhead—one witnesses several devotional Maradona tableaux.
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Unlike Isabelle in the film, who endures years of illness before her death, her sister is alive and well.
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Fortune’s journey to this point is a bit like the odyssey that the main character in his feature endures over the course of a day in Atlanta.
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As Droga sees it, the advertising industry is very much in the throes of a profound technological shift.
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On average, the region sees its first 100-degree day on July 1.
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There’s no denying that Lola Tung has impeccable style—I’m constantly referencing her fierce street style looks—so copying her accessory of choice feels like a safe move.
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General Daily Insight for June 27, 2026 Steady progress feels better than a sprint.
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Avoid tuba that looks too brown or tastes too vinegary.
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While many wine clubs employ a single buyer who makes all purchasing decisions, Shefferman blind tastes the best wines with a tasting panel consisting of sommeliers, winemakers, and industry members with WSET credentials.
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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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