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
Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The gift of being able to have a character, the same character, over so many years and to have the ability to play all of those different experiences, and the writers did such an incredible job of changing her each time.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 8 May 2026
Research indicates that having men embedded in health care teams can enrich workplaces and patient experiences.
—Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
Review-stage research can include customer experiences, complaints, praise, response patterns, and the general feeling of professionalism around a firm.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 May 2026
One recurring theme in Caputo’s writing — in both his memoirs and his novels — grew out of his experiences in Vietnam.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
What's clear in the research is that ultra high luxury consumption is shifting away from just having objects to having experiences.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Byron first got into the world of chasing Bigfoot stories in 2016 and describes his podcast as, more than anything, a forum for people to tell their stories, including experiences many were afraid to acknowledge.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Contemporary sculpture, by contrast, is born transient, and can enact only contingent experiences of belonging.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, said her staff experiences harassment and death threats.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Everyone experiences moments of existential despair, when one bad day or cataclysmic event sends you into a headspace that’s some combination of panic and self-reflection.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 3 May 2026
In the movie, Andy experiences a number of insane asks from her boss, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), including getting the latest unpublished Harry Potter manuscript and ordering a steak to Miranda's desk in under 15 minutes — some of which were real experiences.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Battlefield 6 Review Virtual reality may still be a somewhat niche category, but PlayStation 5 owners have access to pretty phenomenal VR experiences thanks to the PlayStation VR 2 headset.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
When the lawn experiences water stress the grass does not bounce back as quickly and your footsteps tend to linger.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Guests can also join harvesting sessions and Meet the Gardener experiences throughout the season.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Don Ku with the Denver Lower Downtown Neighborhood Association said his group mostly experiences safety and noise problems from nearby clubs.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
Many young children missed out on preschool and other social experiences during the pandemic that could have helped prepare them for school.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The gift of being able to have a character, the same character, over so many years and to have the ability to play all of those different experiences, and the writers did such an incredible job of changing her each time.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 8 May 2026
Research indicates that having men embedded in health care teams can enrich workplaces and patient experiences.
—Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
Review-stage research can include customer experiences, complaints, praise, response patterns, and the general feeling of professionalism around a firm.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 May 2026
One recurring theme in Caputo’s writing — in both his memoirs and his novels — grew out of his experiences in Vietnam.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
What's clear in the research is that ultra high luxury consumption is shifting away from just having objects to having experiences.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Byron first got into the world of chasing Bigfoot stories in 2016 and describes his podcast as, more than anything, a forum for people to tell their stories, including experiences many were afraid to acknowledge.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Contemporary sculpture, by contrast, is born transient, and can enact only contingent experiences of belonging.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Verb
Culinary experiences banking on fresh local ingredients and revisiting traditional Sardinian cuisine add to the holistic well-being ambitions of the retreat, which last year also unveiled a remodeling of five of its suites overlooking the sea or garden patio.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, said her staff experiences harassment and death threats.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Everyone experiences moments of existential despair, when one bad day or cataclysmic event sends you into a headspace that’s some combination of panic and self-reflection.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 3 May 2026
In the movie, Andy experiences a number of insane asks from her boss, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), including getting the latest unpublished Harry Potter manuscript and ordering a steak to Miranda's desk in under 15 minutes — some of which were real experiences.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Battlefield 6 Review Virtual reality may still be a somewhat niche category, but PlayStation 5 owners have access to pretty phenomenal VR experiences thanks to the PlayStation VR 2 headset.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
When the lawn experiences water stress the grass does not bounce back as quickly and your footsteps tend to linger.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Guests can also join harvesting sessions and Meet the Gardener experiences throughout the season.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Don Ku with the Denver Lower Downtown Neighborhood Association said his group mostly experiences safety and noise problems from nearby clubs.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
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Audiences are going to have a lot of fun with the adventures and misadventures of these unusual characters, all brought to life with extraordinary quality.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Some of Scott's adventures included riding the TRON coaster, taking photos with Darth Vader and watching Chewbacca swoop in on Deschanel.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Rojas undergoes radiation treatments at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Plantation.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Electricity undergoes multiple conversions, moving from high-voltage direct current into high-frequency magnetic fields before being captured and stabilized on board.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The conceit also has a moral dimension.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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But Indiana still has key members of that team returning next season, including Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and Aaron Nesmith.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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His mind-and-body revival is expedited when Paul’s daughter, Poe (Billie Boullet), witnesses a deadly bombing and turns to Creasy for protection.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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According to the release, the record tells the tale of Cherie Lee, who witnesses the murder of her sheriff father by the Bootcut Boys.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Our unhoused population already endures too much.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Long before drop-top Corvettes breezed through town, Albuquerque was a bastion of Spanish colonial and Native America cultures, a heritage that endures at 18th-century San Felipe de Neri Church in Old Town and the National Hispanic Cultural Center.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Just as the Mayor himself has become a figure who transcends city politics, Richards sees the task ahead as one that will have wider implications.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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In addition to expanding the denim and T-shirt offerings, Sung sees opportunities to expand footwear and accessories.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Adjust the pace, keep moving, and follow what feels expansive.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The latest Disney super app concept feels like a solution in search of a problem that nobody wants or needs, according to the Disney Tourist Blog’s Tom Bricker.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Which masticating juicer is Cold press juicers slowly crush and press fruits and vegetables, producing a high yield of juice that tastes great and retains the bulk of its nutrients.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Who needs pretty when the food tastes this good?—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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