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
Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
That’s because people expect good experiences.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The online response has been overwhelmingly positive, as many people even shared their own similar experiences too.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Ford Racing will be a profit-driving unit that spans racing programs, road cars, experiences and merchandise.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
This charming and diverse community is large enough to have fun but small enough to be comfortable, offering a wide variety of restaurants, shops and experiences and hardly any crowds.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Ritter chronicled their experiences in a series of letters, which were picked up periodically by passing ships and widely reported in the press back in Europe.
—EW.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The film is inspired by Đorđević’s own experiences, and stars members of his family.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 Aug. 2025
Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Like Earth, Jupiter experiences brilliant auroras around its poles — but something funky happens with Jupiter's Galilean moons that doesn't happen with our own satellite.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This or that is not a real choice, especially in something that’s so complicated and so dynamic and unique to how each person experiences it.
—Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
In the final episode, Sylvia experiences an emotional crisis as someone close to her suffers a violent death, and Adam returns, injured and in danger, to ask for Sylvia’s help, and test her loyalties to the limit.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Even today, years later, Miller still experiences after effects from the chemotherapy.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Arizona Humane Society experiences a surge of kittens during the summer months.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Everyone experiences loss and heartbreak, having and losing friendships.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Experts say almost everyone experiences this kind of middle-of-the-night panic at some point.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Andrew Ackley, assistant chief of the agency's Uniform Division, said those experiences underscored how much tactics must change as threats evolve.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
That’s because people expect good experiences.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The online response has been overwhelmingly positive, as many people even shared their own similar experiences too.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Ford Racing will be a profit-driving unit that spans racing programs, road cars, experiences and merchandise.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
This charming and diverse community is large enough to have fun but small enough to be comfortable, offering a wide variety of restaurants, shops and experiences and hardly any crowds.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Ritter chronicled their experiences in a series of letters, which were picked up periodically by passing ships and widely reported in the press back in Europe.
—EW.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The film is inspired by Đorđević’s own experiences, and stars members of his family.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
While most earthquakes are moderate in strength and cause little damage, tremors are frequent, and the country experiences thousands of small quakes each year.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Like Earth, Jupiter experiences brilliant auroras around its poles — but something funky happens with Jupiter's Galilean moons that doesn't happen with our own satellite.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This or that is not a real choice, especially in something that’s so complicated and so dynamic and unique to how each person experiences it.
—Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
In the final episode, Sylvia experiences an emotional crisis as someone close to her suffers a violent death, and Adam returns, injured and in danger, to ask for Sylvia’s help, and test her loyalties to the limit.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Even today, years later, Miller still experiences after effects from the chemotherapy.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Arizona Humane Society experiences a surge of kittens during the summer months.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Everyone experiences loss and heartbreak, having and losing friendships.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Experts say almost everyone experiences this kind of middle-of-the-night panic at some point.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
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Idaho is known for its mountains, rivers and outdoor adventures, but reliable and affordable internet is also widely available across the state.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The non-dialog animation targets 2-8s and their families and seeks to deliver soft education values through humorous adventures, which involve the titular Booba.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Back at SeaWorld, Labor Day weekend marked the last performances in the Dolphin Amphitheater until early 2026, as the stadium undergoes a renovation.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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People looking to support Avenue Grill as the restaurant undergoes reparations can keep the business in their prayers and stay connected via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on reopening, according to a statement by Avenue Grill sent to the Free Press.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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China also has its Tianwen-1 orbiter, which carries a high-resolution camera comparable to that of MRO.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Butterhead Butterhead lettuce has a small head with round leaves.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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For example, a person who witnesses a store robbery or a suicide attempt they cannot be charged for failing to do anything.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The city's long-standing commitment to sustainable mobility endures even after last year's Olympics, where every event was easily accessible on foot, by bike, or by public transport.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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What endures is curiosity and, at least in this film, a lasting sense of wonder.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gitlab also now sees full-year revenue of between $936 million and $942 million, while analysts had estimated $941 million, per LSEG.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Without his braces, Butt-Head sees the world and himself in a whole new light.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This way, the space feels truly your own on delivery day.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The wide-leg silhouette feels chic and trendy without having to sacrifice on comfort.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Made with 100 perecent Ontario cream, Slickers County Ice Cream scoops up inventive flavors like Cherry Cheesecake, Campfire (which tastes just like roasted marshmallows), and Apple Pie, made with actual homemade pie.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The finished product tastes even more chocolatey and robust, with a pleasant roasty quality.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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