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
Advisors and travel executives attending Virtuoso Travel Week, which is being held this week in Las Vegas, have diverse opinions and experiences. Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Across the world, travelers are looking toward truly immersive experiences that invite them to weave, carve, throw clay, dye fabric, or cook alongside local communities. Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 Stableford’s cultural programming includes member events, golf leagues, and game nights, as well as culinary experiences and destination golf trips to other exclusive clubs. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026 Former Manhattan prosecutor Rebecca Roiphe told NBC News that during jury selection, prosecutors will likely want to scrutinize potential jurors’ experiences in the healthcare system to weed out those who might sympathize with Mangione. Adam Reiss, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026 Thousands of women have taken to social media to share their experiences with divorce. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 And to commit to paper my experiences, my observations and, and the lessons learned in making comic books. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026 This utopic view of college reflects Linklater’s own experiences playing centerfield at Sam Houston State University before a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation cut short his athletic career and pushed him into the humanities. Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 11 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
Before outreach, identify who experiences the problem, who influences the buying decision and who approves the investment. Tausif Shaikh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Africa experiences an average of 2 million to 4 million lightning strikes annually. Daile Zhang, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026 Around one in six people worldwide experiences loneliness, according to the World Health Organization. The Conversation Us, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026 British Columbia experiences 1,600 wildfires per year, on average, according to the BC Wildfire Service. CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026 The little monkey often finds himself in peril and experiences physical harm, including breaking his leg. Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 The network experiences around 150 to 200 cable faults annually. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026 The car burst forward with the kind of momentum one rarely experiences without jet propulsion. Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Primarily a third baseman throughout his career, Lewis is adapting well to the new position but still experiences the occasional hiccup. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
Noun
  • Their friendship was one of many laughs, songs and adventures.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • There are endless possibilities for future adventures — and perhaps some awards love could help encourage more.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • However, this masterpiece of art is temporarily residing in The British Museum in London, England, on a historic once-in-a-generation agreement from France while its permanent home undergoes major museum renovations.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Mary Kay seminar, which has called the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center home for years, is on tour while the convention center undergoes those remodels.
    Bo Evans, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That was a new record and only once before has the number of moves hit double figures.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Thailand has the highest rate of civilian gun ownership in Southeast Asia, with around 15 guns per 100 people.
    Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Evil Alien Conquerors stars Michael Weston as a man who witnesses the titular extraterrestrials (Parnell and Bader) literally fall to Earth from space.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Set in the gloomy colder-weather months in San Francisco, Josephine focuses on a young girl (Mason Reeves) who witnesses a brutal rape while out on a jog with her dad, Damien (Channing Tatum), in Golden Gate Park.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As the Korean Peninsula swelters through a heat wave, North Korean state media has touted everything from dog-meat soup to chicken broth as ways to cope, while portraying Kim Jong Un as a leader who endures harsh conditions alongside his people.
    Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Multiple fashions have come and gone in the last decade, though the cover designer’s art still endures in an era of cheap artificial intelligence.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Questions remain about exactly how transits through the strait will be managed and whether Washington and its allies will agree to any new arrangement that sees Hormuz jointly controlled by Iran and Oman.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Mekai, when Kanan goes to Raq’s house and sees her body on the floor, what was that like for you?
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In an exclusive chat with PEOPLE at the premiere on Sunday, Hathaway opened up about how pregnancy feels different this time around in her 40s.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But more often than not, teens intentionally choose a new style that feels authentic to them, according to Roots.
    Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • What Customers Think Customers agree that the Sparkling Orange Flavor Espresso Tonic tastes exactly like a chocolate orange.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The slices are slick and spongy, and the turkey tastes canned.
    Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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