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
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The World in Kansas City, which opens Friday, features artists from around the world who have had meaningful experiences — and in many cases built their lives — in Kansas City.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Known for scene-stealing roles in TV shows like My Brother and Me, Sparks, The Parkers and The Boondocks, Whitley draws heavily on family life, Hollywood experiences and unapologetic self-reflection for her standup act.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
For creators, real-world experiences that turn audiences into communities are the moat — and the ones who build it will be the ones who endure.
—Lin Cherry, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Over the years, Richardson has built a large community of listeners who share ideas, comments and their personal experiences.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The festival joins a growing number of social sauna experiences in New York City, particularly overtaking the neighborhoods of Flatiron and Williamsburg.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
The sale better positions Six Flags to invest in new rides and attractions, upgrade park infrastructure and technology and enhance experiences with immersive entertainment at remaining parks like Carowinds, company spokesman Gary Rhodes told the Observer on Friday.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
For me, boredom is a destabilizing state that infects the very experiences that make life meaningful.
—Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Rachael Seidler, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Psychosis is defined as when a person experiences an alteration in their perception of reality, impacting their ability to think clearly and manage their emotions.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Southeast Texas, closer to the coast, sees the highest number of thunderstorm days, about 50 to 60 per year, while West Texas experiences the fewest, ranging from 20 to 40 days annually.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
As California experiences a significant decline in K-12 enrollment, Twin Rivers is a part of the 30% of districts statewide that are gaining students year to year.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Not everyone experiences complete relief, though research shows most patients who get shockwave therapy experience significant reductions in pain with lasting effects and a low recurrence rate.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
In addition to the person who experiences obstructive sleep apnea, romantic partners are affected, too.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
After someone experiences a significant trauma to their body—such as a high-speed ski crash that fractures their leg—the surrounding muscles can rapidly bleed and swell.
—Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
Riders who might like more oomph aboard Galacticoaster should finagle seats on the back row, which experiences a touch more whip action.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
Live actors are involved in three of the four experiences.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The World in Kansas City, which opens Friday, features artists from around the world who have had meaningful experiences — and in many cases built their lives — in Kansas City.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Known for scene-stealing roles in TV shows like My Brother and Me, Sparks, The Parkers and The Boondocks, Whitley draws heavily on family life, Hollywood experiences and unapologetic self-reflection for her standup act.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
For creators, real-world experiences that turn audiences into communities are the moat — and the ones who build it will be the ones who endure.
—Lin Cherry, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Over the years, Richardson has built a large community of listeners who share ideas, comments and their personal experiences.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The festival joins a growing number of social sauna experiences in New York City, particularly overtaking the neighborhoods of Flatiron and Williamsburg.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
The sale better positions Six Flags to invest in new rides and attractions, upgrade park infrastructure and technology and enhance experiences with immersive entertainment at remaining parks like Carowinds, company spokesman Gary Rhodes told the Observer on Friday.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
For me, boredom is a destabilizing state that infects the very experiences that make life meaningful.
—Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Without gravity pulling downward, the brain floats in the skull and experiences various forces from the surrounding soft tissues and the skull itself.
—Rachael Seidler, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Psychosis is defined as when a person experiences an alteration in their perception of reality, impacting their ability to think clearly and manage their emotions.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Southeast Texas, closer to the coast, sees the highest number of thunderstorm days, about 50 to 60 per year, while West Texas experiences the fewest, ranging from 20 to 40 days annually.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
As California experiences a significant decline in K-12 enrollment, Twin Rivers is a part of the 30% of districts statewide that are gaining students year to year.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Not everyone experiences complete relief, though research shows most patients who get shockwave therapy experience significant reductions in pain with lasting effects and a low recurrence rate.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
In addition to the person who experiences obstructive sleep apnea, romantic partners are affected, too.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
After someone experiences a significant trauma to their body—such as a high-speed ski crash that fractures their leg—the surrounding muscles can rapidly bleed and swell.
—Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
Riders who might like more oomph aboard Galacticoaster should finagle seats on the back row, which experiences a touch more whip action.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
Noun
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No one knows a town like the locals, which is why Outside teamed up with four Reno Tahoe insiders to give us the scoop on the city’s best places, as well as their favorite outdoor adventures in the region.—
Ted Alvarez,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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Follow her travels and closer-to-home adventures in Brooklyn on Instagram @ohheytheremere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This temporary form of hair shedding is called telogen effluvium and can happen any time the body undergoes significant physiological or psychological strain.—
Julia Sullivan,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
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The hotel’s announcement on March 5 notes that the Chalet will serve as the heart of hotel operations while the main manor undergoes repair, and that access to the hotel spa, The Retreat at Castle Hill by Farmaesthetics, will be temporarily located on the Chalet’s upper level.—
Savana Dunning,
The Providence Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Every city has a notorious nightclub or bar worth visiting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Every sentence has extra nuance, so stay aware of your word choice.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While figuring out a way to bring the animals back and halt the dynamiting of the dam on the edge of her pond, Mabel witnesses a beaver being thrown in the back of a van and whisked off to Beaverton University.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Mar. 2026
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A student witnesses the gunfire Comeaux had left the bar to grab pizza at a food truck across the street about 10 minutes before the first gunshots were fired.—
Jack Myer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Buying a brand-new car is the least affordable option and the owner endures extreme depreciation within the first few years.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Whether Washington rebuilds a coherent, credible Africa strategy — one grounded in trade certainty, institutional capacity, and mutual respect — will determine whether Jackson’s vision endures or becomes a relic of a different political age.—
Alexanderia Baker-Haidara,
semafor.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The women’s proposition sees quarter-zips (a key trend of the season, popularized by Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel runway), polo tops, tees and shirts of many kinds, colors and finishes–short- and long-sleeve–with generous use of checks and stripes.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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The ability for chatbots to ask follow-up questions and elicit key details from users is one area where Wachter sees room for improvement.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The neighborhood/area NoMad has transformed in the past few years, now competing with the Lower East Side and the West Village for the coolest on the island—and the area feels like a perfect combo of the two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The minute Monica sits down and starts barking orders in the ER, everyone feels much better.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sip New Refresher Flavors A new Berry Acai Refreshers adds to the lineup with a drink that tastes like an acai smoothie bowl.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Here is why the liquid in the glass finally tastes like the real thing.—
William Jones,
Ascend Agency,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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