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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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
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Beyond this, Sacramento State history professor Mona Siegel said that with traumatic wars, veterans return with internalized experiences and a desire to return to regular life.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2025
For each of you, what quintessential parts of your own New York experiences will be in the musical?
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Those experiences make you uniquely you and skills in other areas can be relevant and helpful.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Authorities believe that there may be additional victims and ask anyone with similar experiences or additional information to contact RCPD at 650-780-7100.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Those experiences add up to a useful player, but not a master of any one role.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
The contrast between the two experiences is part of the experience of this spot.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Iceland provides one-of-a-kind experiences, and there's a new player in the scene.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Please note that Frost/Freeze alerts will continue until 11/1 or until a county area experiences a widespread freeze.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
According to Vodou, when a person experiences an unnatural, early death, priests can capture and co-opt their soul.
—Tom Duszynski, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
There’s no avoiding the fact that student environments overlap with the realities of sexuality and gender identity, nor is there any avoiding the fact that every individual experiences these things in their own way.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Kipnuk, Alaska, experiences coastal flooding on Sunday.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Everyone experiences these losses differently.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
If a dog experiences any mental or physical changes, a smartphone app or other device outfitted with a dog translator could inform the owner.
—Miriam Fauzia, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
The agency also noted the Philippines frequently experiences moderate to large earthquakes.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
Holt’s viral TikTok about the G7’s chemical change has been viewed more than 2 million times, with users flooding the comments with similar experiences.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Beyond this, Sacramento State history professor Mona Siegel said that with traumatic wars, veterans return with internalized experiences and a desire to return to regular life.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2025
For each of you, what quintessential parts of your own New York experiences will be in the musical?
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Those experiences make you uniquely you and skills in other areas can be relevant and helpful.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Authorities believe that there may be additional victims and ask anyone with similar experiences or additional information to contact RCPD at 650-780-7100.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Those experiences add up to a useful player, but not a master of any one role.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
The contrast between the two experiences is part of the experience of this spot.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Iceland provides one-of-a-kind experiences, and there's a new player in the scene.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
More than half of the country lives in poverty, and 40% of the population experiences at least moderate food insecurity.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Please note that Frost/Freeze alerts will continue until 11/1 or until a county area experiences a widespread freeze.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
According to Vodou, when a person experiences an unnatural, early death, priests can capture and co-opt their soul.
—Tom Duszynski, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
There’s no avoiding the fact that student environments overlap with the realities of sexuality and gender identity, nor is there any avoiding the fact that every individual experiences these things in their own way.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Kipnuk, Alaska, experiences coastal flooding on Sunday.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Everyone experiences these losses differently.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
If a dog experiences any mental or physical changes, a smartphone app or other device outfitted with a dog translator could inform the owner.
—Miriam Fauzia, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
The agency also noted the Philippines frequently experiences moderate to large earthquakes.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
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Veteran oilman Robert Price was regaled with stories of dogsledding and adventures in Greenland as a child from his father who served as a military weatherman there during World War II.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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The outdoor adventures continue in summer with scenic gondola rides, hiking, mountain biking, ropes courses, and racing down the mountain on an alpine coaster.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This getaway, known for its rare trees, undergoes a dramatic autumn shift in November.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno will take a brief leave of absence to be with his family as his daughter undergoes heart surgery, the team announced Wednesday.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Swets, who has expertise with special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), formed Greenland Exploration with his investment and merchant banking firm, FG Nexus, and agreed to merge with March GL and find a suitable SPAC to take the company public.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Navigating the software involves using hand gestures and speech, although the headset also has a button for summoning Google’s Gemini and a touchpad.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Yoo will play the role of a police inspector who witnesses the incident.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Shortly after the voyage begins, Lo witnesses a woman tossed overboard and tries to get help, only to be told by the crew that everyone is accounted for.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And yet, with the sustained mediation of an American President, Jimmy Carter, the two men found a way to forge a peace that endures still.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
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Fans compromised by doing it until BOTH teams score their first points … in BOTH halves, a practice that endures today.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Rest is Football is part of a recent trend in football coverage which sees ex-players turned pundits — such as Gary Neville, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards — being very open about their continuing allegiances to former clubs.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The new real estate series sees the Scott twins help wary buyers grapple with commitment issues to possibly make the biggest purchase of their lives.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Softstreme High-rise Wide-leg Cropped Pant has a weighty drape that adds an elegant edge to what otherwise feels like loungewear, given how remarkably soft the Softstreme fabric is.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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United have spoken to the Premier League to express their concerns about the number of midweek games they are scheduled to play between now and Christmas, as revealed by The Athletic on Friday, but going so long with just one match at Old Trafford actually feels unheard of.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The cold brew is bitter but topped with a fluffy, whipped cold foam that tastes almondy, sweet and spice-filled.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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But just as Pierre’s chicken tastes more or less the same as Nadine’s, so Olympia’s goals are more or less the same as Matty’s.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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