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
Since her 2019 debut, PURGE, which drew from her experiences in the New York and Berlin rave and punk scenes, Chen has been moving toward ever-sharper contrasts between caustic drones and close-mic’d croons. — James Gui, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026 Amenities and experiences On the spa menu, standard treatments such as Balinese and hot stone massages sit alongside mystical-sounding experiences such as the Pharaonic Rejuvenation and Royal Nile Ritual. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026 Both students remarked that their voting experiences went smoothly and quickly. — Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026 Last week The Times revealed that just under 200 people would be cut from Disney’s experiences division, which includes Disney’s theme parks, cruise line and Aulani resort and spa in Hawaii. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026 The partnership expands the relationship between the companies to experiences and retail, beyond the ESPN events. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026 Warm up with hot cocoa at Millennium Park’s McCormick Tribune Ice Rink or wind around the frozen path at the Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon, both among our favorite Midwest ice-skating experiences. — Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026 Repeatedly stepping in can prevent a child from growing from those experiences. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 When Clouse started posting about these experiences, sharing the good word of the goddess on LinkedIn, he was pushed out of his sales job. — Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
Frustrated neighbors noted that severe water accumulation remains a recurring issue whenever the region experiences multiple consecutive days of heavy rainfall. — Anna McAllister, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 These findings do not mean that everyone experiences the same amount of bone loss or develops osteoporosis. — Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026 An agent does not experience a block the same way a person experiences a locked door. — Dvir Ginzburg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026 Biology, psychology and environmental factors can all influence how someone experiences it. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026 This looting comes as Vinted Group experiences exceptional growth. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 With all the characters in the show, there’s an exploration of losing control, taking control and relinquishing control, and Chris experiences all of those. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026 When a supermarket chain experiences a cybersecurity incident, those conveniences can suddenly disappear. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Pretty much every astronaut experiences this phenomenon, which is known as the overview effect, a term coined in 1987 by space philosopher Frank White. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
Noun
  • Created by Akira Toriyama and produced by Toei Animation, Dragon Ball Z is a sci-fi fantasy that follows the adventures of Goku, an alien warrior.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The elf's adventures were already lengthy and satisfying in 2D on the NES, Super NES, and Game Boy, but his debut on the N64 was downright epic.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • To strengthen the troublesome solar cell interface, the NIMTE research team inserted an ultra-thin indium chloride intermediate layer that undergoes a localized reaction upon heating.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Plaza Hotel will close in January 2027 for at least four years as the landmark undergoes extensive restoration work, the hotel said in a press release shared with Fox News Digital.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The highest room category at the hotel is a 1,109-square-feet spa suite that has its own private whirlpool and treatment room, with a 25-minute massage included in the room rate.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Those who checked Truth Social after CNN projected that the Democratic party would capture the House of Representatives were also set up for disappointment, as the president has yet to comment on those results as well.
    — Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Rama agrees to the meeting and to Kala’s condition that anyone who witnesses or interrupts their conversation will be put to death.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Emmy-winning Tatiana Maslany stars as Sarah Manning, an outsider and street-smart chameleon who witnesses the suicide of a woman who looks just like her.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The point is to capture love and humanity that endures in the face of that extreme violence.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The camaraderie endures even in success, and is palpable in a viral clip from June of the cast watching and then raucously celebrating as the New York Knicks pulled off an electric comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • What the viewer sees is how a GM’s decisions require expertise extending beyond straight analytical capability.
    — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • As King Olav Haraldsson wages a brutal campaign to unite Norway under one throne and one God, Aud, a gifted blacksmith, sees her world torn apart.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Plus, their slightly structured silhouette feels more put together than traditional sweatpants, without sacrificing comfort.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Metroid's fate feels equally in the balance right now, and in a world where game studios are closing down and rivals like Microsoft are shrinking their focus to big-hitter franchises, Nintendo could easily let Metroid fall back into obscurity.
    — Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The filling is silky and rich, deftly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, and tastes unmistakably of pumpkin.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Instead of a sharp bite, black garlic tastes sweeter, tangier and more savory, with notes often compared to balsamic vinegar, molasses, tamarind, caramel and dried fruit.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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