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
The stage can accommodate all types of productions, from film and television to commercials, music videos, livestreams and immersive experiences, among others. Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026 Disability spans every age, race, culture and socioeconomic background, and investment in accessibility and inclusive programming tends to ripple outward, improving experiences for older adults, veterans, families and caregivers along the way. Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 That same list for the Red Wings’ role includes more untraditional names with more diverse experiences. Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Disney has more employees than many of its media rivals, mainly due to its theme park and experiences operations, which rely on seasonal and temporary workers. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 July 2026 His reporting focuses on luxury travel and culture-forward experiences that explore how place, identity, and hospitality intersect. Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 Human costs of a ‘fix-it’ medical approach Research shows that the healthcare system’s emphasis on the length – not quality – of life introduces preventable suffering into American experiences of death. Jane Callahan, The Conversation, 14 July 2026 No system, however sophisticated, has thoughts that are genuinely about your child, that one‑of‑a‑kind combination of genes and experiences. Dana Suskind, Time, 14 July 2026 According to the companies, the collaboration is designed to expand Iron Maiden’s legacy through new experiences for fans, with plans spanning immersive projects, digital initiatives and other ventures that build on the band’s 50-year history. Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 July 2026
Verb
As Texas’ public-school enrollment experiences its first non-pandemic enrollment decline in decades, Tarrant County’s pre-K enrollment is also losing its youngest students. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 The research examines nearly 2,000 past and future total solar eclipse paths, comparing them with present-day national borders to determine how frequently each country experiences the rare celestial event. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Cat Cohen would love to be special, just not too special — a protagonist but not someone who actually experiences too much drama. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 28 July 2026 Every woman experiences different symptoms at different severities, said Margaret Lippincott, physician and director of the Multidisciplinary Care Center for Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome at Massachusetts General Hospital. Anissa Durham, STAT, 28 July 2026 Los Angeles’ water system experiences leaks daily, which rarely garner much attention, but several more significant breaks in the last decade have renewed concerns. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 Advertisement In a large longitudinal study published in the European Heart Journal, people with higher blood levels of troponin I, a protein released when the heart experiences damage, were more likely to develop dementia later on. Kathleen Felton, Time, 21 July 2026 If your pet becomes confused, vomits, has diarrhea, collapses or experiences seizures, seek emergency veterinary care immediately. Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 21 July 2026 The figure who experiences every prompt to begin the process as a threat rather than a relief has confused the cause with the self. Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
Noun
  • Every camp spot honored offers iconic views and unforgettable adventures for people wanting to spend time with nature, the review site added.
    Michael Guise, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Bretton Woods, nestled in the White Mountains about three hours from Boston, offers plenty of outdoor adventures, from hiking and mountain biking to rides on the Bretton Woods Skyway Gondola and the Mount Washington Cog Railway.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • Hardware undergoes extensive testing before moving underground Ensuring the reliability of every line-replaceable unit (LRU) has been a key focus throughout the Scorpius project.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
  • As technology undergoes rapid transformation, a system of record is foundational to these brands’ AI strategies.
    Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • The colony also has a population of New Zealand fur seals that laze around the rocks frequented by flocks of seabirds.
    Todd Symons, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • This fight has all the makings of a Fight of the Year candidate.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • There, Pinocchio witnesses James being bullied by his peers, and his vengeful instincts kick in.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • This year witnesses a resurgence of sorts, as a fleet of both new and historic Js descends on the Mediterranean.
    Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Yet, this welcoming space endures challenges like racist harassment and break-ins.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Forced to skip college while his former high school friends MJ and Ned (a lovable Jacob Batalon) attend MIT, this Spider-Man endures the rise-and-grind routine of an anonymous gig worker.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Like Diebolt, Rosenman sees a dynamic more complicated than where a Democrat falls on the ideological spectrum.
    Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
  • On the contrary, Oxford Economics sees job growth staying slightly positive on the back of industries like healthcare that are more immune to the business cycle.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • If the partner feels disconnected from the hotel brand, the benefit may add utility while weakening the program’s positioning.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • And then there’s the fact that Negan feels there is someone much better for the job of leader.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As with any kind of cooking, how a dish tastes is all in how it is cooked.
    Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 29 July 2026
  • The result is fresh, bright and unmistakably summery—a milk punch that tastes very little like milk, but could not exist without it.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 25 July 2026

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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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