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
Attendees can learn about current conditions, share their experiences traveling along Snelling and Montreal avenues, provide input for improvements and ask questions. Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026 For consumption, Temasek sees opportunities in spending on experiences over goods, and homegrown consumer brands that have proved innovation capabilities, over foreign brands. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026 Like in the West, luxury spending continues to shift from material goods to emotional and sensory experiences, a welcome development for the wellness sector. CNN Money, 8 July 2026 The idea is to set kids up to have safe, shame-free experiences later on. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 8 July 2026 These experiences often involve guest participation and are accentuated with advanced multimedia technology and sometimes theatrical elements. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 By enabling teams across the business to engage directly with consumers, the program broke down internal silos and brought real human experiences into everyday decision-making. Tim Wragg, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Alaska is the place for incredible—and memorable—travel experiences. Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 Head to Los Rios Rancho for seasonal pick-your-own experiences and have a slice of pie at Apple Annie’s—giant and domed like a mountain itself, Apple Annie’s signature pie could feed a dozen diners. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Verb
One in six people globally now experiences loneliness, with social isolation contributing to more than 871,000 premature deaths every year. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 In the meantime, drink lots of fluids and rest as your body experiences the digestive symptoms. Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Mamdani also urged New Yorkers to watch for symptoms of heat stroke, including confusion, dizziness, nausea and trouble breathing, and to call 911 immediately if someone experiences those symptoms. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 If one of the locations experiences an outage, computing tasks continue at the remaining sites. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 In addition to triple-digit temperatures, Memphis experiences high humidity, which can make heat more dangerous. Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 July 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
Noun
  • The bittersweet farewell makes way for more adventures and hardships, ups and downs, to come.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 July 2026
  • Van Dyke portrayed Bert, the chimney sweep who joined Mary Poppins and the kids on their adventures.
    Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Carrier air wings can be reassigned quickly if one carrier undergoes maintenance or if operational priorities change.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
  • Instead, after a patient provides a medical history and undergoes a physical exam, MRIs are deployed to confirm or rule out diseases or conditions as part of a proper differential diagnosis.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • In fact, this recipe has the meatballs gently spiced with a dash of cumin and cinnamon, then tossed with a pepperoncini-spiked tomato sauce.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • As supporters and protesters clash, Cartman travels back to 1776, witnesses the independence debate and finds parallels to the present.
    Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • As supporters and protesters clash, Cartman travels back to 1776, witnesses the independence debate and finds parallels to the present.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • This endures, despite the equally entrenched Hottentot Venus trope of the hypersexualized Black female.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
  • Times change and empires crumble, yet the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest endures.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Headquartered in China’s eastern Jiangsu province, the company sees advanced packaging as a strategic priority as demand grows for more powerful and efficient chips, the South China Morning Post reported.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore sees higher demand for patio furniture and planters in summer.
    Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • The fabric feels cool against my skin and never sticks or clings, even on warmer nights.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Speak clearly, then act on the opening that feels constructive and well-timed.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Not the island flattened by the same image, but the one that still tastes like itself.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The salty, tangy pickle juice sharpens the citrus and reins in the sweetness, creating a drink that tastes surprisingly balanced rather than gimmicky.
    Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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