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
Howard County Police Department Colonel Terrence Benn said task force members brought clinical and practical expertise, as well as personal experiences, to the discussions. — Cbs Baltimore, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026 The Sagittarius Moon encourages play, creativity, and experiences that hold your attention for their own sake. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026 Adapting Narrative Frameworks in the Edit Room Rather than forcing real-world encounters into preconceived storylines, Harris allows field experiences to dictate the final structure of each episode during the editing process. — Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026 But Youm uses light and color to temper that realism, lending the animals’ experiences in the African landscape the warmth and wonder of a storybook illustration. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026 Ferguson, who is Black, wanted to study a Black businesswoman with a Black professor who could identify with her experiences. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026 The latest consumer status symbols increasingly are related to health, lifestyle, and experiences. — ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026 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
Verb
Several residents said the street already experiences backups, particularly when trains cross nearby railroad tracks. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026 Ysabel stresses about her hospital job, while Jomar experiences complicated feelings about the reappearance of an ex-boyfriend, Zach (Steven Cristi). — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026 Against the backdrop of her unsettled connection with the past, Courtney experiences the job’s mandate of selflessness as a tool with which to establish her own center. — Jamie Hood, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026 For this boy, who has autism and experiences sensory-processing challenges, the unfamiliar environment could be especially overwhelming. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 10 Nov. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
Noun
  • As a mother of three with expertise in affordable luxury and family-friendly adventures, Zoë believes that the simplest moments—like a pasty on a Cornish beach—often make the most unforgettable travel memories.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Some of those adventures are documented in the behind-the-scenes film by Mathieu Spadaro that closes the exhibition.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • At Equinix, Wellise said each new site undergoes a water risk analysis to determine which external cooling method to deploy in areas with scarce water.
    — Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Known for its rare trees, this scenic spot about an hour’s drive west of Tallahassee undergoes a dramatic autumn shift in November.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Asphalt contractor Albert Santing, who has 28 years of experience in the industry, said the quieter operation improved working conditions on the Groningen project.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The 19-year-old Acuff has 288 points, the most by any rookie through the first 11 games of a season since Michael Jordan scored 289 for the Chicago Bulls in 1984.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 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
  • Or is that simply naivete borne of the American myth that our candidates’ attentiveness extends beyond the ballot box and endures long after Election Day?
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • With 210 guest rooms, including nine suites, and a towering two-story lobby, the family DNA for big and bold endures three generations later.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The field of would-be flying car makers is growing, but Dukhovny sees just one real rival.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Co-founder and CEO Ashi Dissanayake says the company sees the stations as its primary business.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • We’re surrounded by dust and desert, but the area feels alive with the chirping of bugs and rustling of leaves.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026
  • This style can be worn in a way that feels chic and fit your 9-to-5 responsibilities, then styled for a night out.
    — Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Glamour, 8 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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