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
Visitors can also extend their trip with tours of the Lebanon Silver Mine or gold-panning experiences. Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026 But this is hard to achieve because practical knowledge is gained through experiences at work, at home and in the community, and these experiences often vary depending on industry, age and geographic area. Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 In 2023, the company announced plans to invest $60 billion in its experiences segment, which includes theme parks, cruise ships and consumer products. Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 At Abraxas High School, students complete agricultural science courses that incorporate real-world learning experiences and hands-on projects through the Abraxas Garden. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Interactive experiences, including archery and the Cowboy art of lassoing, are available. Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Straight Talk As a radio-show therapist doling out wisdom in 1992’s Straight Talk, Parton brought a lot of her own experiences to the big screen. Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 The companies will co-develop, co-finance and co-produce films and live experiences, starting in Southeast Asia before expanding into international markets. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 His experiences and observations informed his 2009 memoir, Of Kings and Queens and Movie Stars, a collection of stories recalling encounters with the likes of Cary Grant, Steve McQueen and Omar Sharif. Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
One person experiences conflict as an urgent threat to the relationship and needs to resolve it immediately. Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 If someone experiences or sees any of the following behaviors in someone after a blow to the head, call for emergency services. Connie Etermadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 In the book, John, struggling with dementia, experiences a moment of spiritual and emotional reckoning, apologizes to Lucky for his deception and criminal lifestyle. Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 Misinterpreting victims’ behaviors With this understanding, consider someone who experiences a trauma at the hands of a professional during an appointment. Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026 Rizzo said the blind community often experiences the future first. Natalie Duddridge, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 The first season is mostly set in 1962 in the fictional town of Derry, Maine, and details earlier experiences the town’s residents had with the evil shape-shifting clown, Pennywise. Joe Otterson, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 Every couple of years, Disney fans come together to celebrate the stories, characters, and experiences that many love. Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026 The region experiences frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions as large blocks of the Earth’s crust collide. Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
Noun
  • On the page, Hig’s first-person descriptions of his everyday adventures, and of the waning natural world around him, had an honest, melancholy soul to them.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • As the weather begins to cool and the corn stalks reach for the sky, farms begin planning for their annual corn maze adventures.
    Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The fundraiser was created to help the couple cover medical bills, living expenses and other costs as Lloyd undergoes treatment.
    sameen, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Matthew undergoes periodic brain scans, which are a nerve-wracking time for his parents.
    Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Yash also has the Sony film, Ramayana, coming out globally November 6.
    Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Garcia has also been nominated for an Oscar and Warren famously has been nominated for 17 competitive Academy Awards, but has yet to win one.
    Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Set at an Andes ski resort in post-Pinochet Chile, the story unfolds through the eyes of a young girl who witnesses unsettling events that test her loyalties.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
  • After Yancy witnesses the murder of Florida’s finest fixer, an ambitious state attorney teams him up with a strait-laced forensic accountant to solve the crime.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Bad Day sees Diaz starring as a single mom who endures the toughest day of her life while striving to keep a promise to her daughter.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • How the club handle his uncertain future may determine whether that feeling endures.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Peel, who is an expert on the Mexican cattle trade, told CNN that screwworm isn’t the primary force behind high cattle prices, and sees the issue as a fig-leaf for a broader anti-free trade agenda.
    Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The 2017 sketch sees Matt Damon claiming to be the father of Kimmel’s child with wife Molly McNearney, and Povich was supposed to adjudicate the dispute.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Set a cap, choose the option that still feels special, and create without financial static.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The leader may stay alert yet become less able to distinguish truly consequential information from what merely feels most urgent.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Mercifully, the food tastes like hotel dining rather than dietary penance.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The ideal dressing tastes tart, salty and just a little sweet, in that order.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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