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
Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
More than 200 auction items donated by foundation members, local businesses and artists include antiques, artwork, garden supplies and experiences, the release said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Using them is not just a perk, but a way to deepen your experiences in Kyoto.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
In addition to food, visitors can expect live performances, shopping, and interactive experiences throughout the festival grounds.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
When a neighborhood experiences gentrification, crime patterns could fluctuate, Snider said.
—Stella Canino-Quinones, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
Consider group tours or experiences as a way to meet people, especially at the start of a trip.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Those experiences stretched him.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Those experiences stuck with me.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
McClatchy, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
The prisoner releases come as Cuba experiences at least a partial reprieve from the energy crisis that has crippled the island.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Read on to learn the signs, types, and impact of peer pressure and how to handle it when your child experiences it.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 3 Apr. 2026
As the fast food industry experiences soaring growth in France, a collective of the country’s top fine dining chefs has warned that the art of French haute cuisine is under threat.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
If the potential experiences net growth from the time the wave enters to the time the wave leaves, there’s an additional imprint of a net redshift; if the potential shrinks, there’s an additional imprint of a net blueshift.
—Big Think, 3 Apr. 2026
The Honeymoon, based on McCullah’s original pitch and in development at TriStar, follows a focused and driven woman who experiences sudden heartbreak just days before her wedding.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
This is because the female body experiences more hormonal fluctuations as part of its natural functioning and is more sensitive to anything that interferes with hormonal balance.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
In neighboring Kenya, which experiences seasonal flooding each year, at least 88 people have been killed.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
The Breakfast Ride and Cowboy Cookout are two unique dining experiences the whole family will love, and adult guests will appreciate the new spa planned for late 2027.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
More than 200 auction items donated by foundation members, local businesses and artists include antiques, artwork, garden supplies and experiences, the release said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Using them is not just a perk, but a way to deepen your experiences in Kyoto.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
In addition to food, visitors can expect live performances, shopping, and interactive experiences throughout the festival grounds.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
When a neighborhood experiences gentrification, crime patterns could fluctuate, Snider said.
—Stella Canino-Quinones, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
Consider group tours or experiences as a way to meet people, especially at the start of a trip.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Those experiences stretched him.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Those experiences stuck with me.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
These plants are better suited for cooler weather that can occur before Boise experiences its final freezing temperatures of the year.
—McClatchy, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
The prisoner releases come as Cuba experiences at least a partial reprieve from the energy crisis that has crippled the island.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Read on to learn the signs, types, and impact of peer pressure and how to handle it when your child experiences it.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 3 Apr. 2026
As the fast food industry experiences soaring growth in France, a collective of the country’s top fine dining chefs has warned that the art of French haute cuisine is under threat.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
If the potential experiences net growth from the time the wave enters to the time the wave leaves, there’s an additional imprint of a net redshift; if the potential shrinks, there’s an additional imprint of a net blueshift.
—Big Think, 3 Apr. 2026
The Honeymoon, based on McCullah’s original pitch and in development at TriStar, follows a focused and driven woman who experiences sudden heartbreak just days before her wedding.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
This is because the female body experiences more hormonal fluctuations as part of its natural functioning and is more sensitive to anything that interferes with hormonal balance.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
In neighboring Kenya, which experiences seasonal flooding each year, at least 88 people have been killed.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
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Johnston had been posting photos to Facebook of their adventures, camping and traversing snowy mountain peaks.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kathryn Romeyn is a freelance travel, design, and wellness journalist living in Los Angeles and Bali whose curiosity about the world leads her on frequent beautiful adventures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Yuri undergoes a pretty big character arc this season and is forced to grow in a lot of ways.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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This means the hair boasts 80% cuticle alignment, maintains its sumptuous, silky texture after 20+ washes, and undergoes only minimal, delicate acid-washing for sanitation without compromising its integrity.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The park has a full-size soccer field, a sunken basketball court that doubles as a reservoir, a long wooden walkway raised above plantings and tall grasses, a community pavilion, a café, and a fifty-thousand-gallon cistern that captures rain for irrigation.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Messi, for example, has a lifetime deal with Adidas that will comfortably run into hundreds of millions of dollars, while Ronaldo signed a lifetime deal with Nike in 2016.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The film centers on a car rental company owner who accidentally witnesses a murder, making him and his family targets of a ruthless gang.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Season 2 of Beef follows a Gen-Z couple who witnesses an alarming fight between their Millennial boss and his wife.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This narrow band of conversion rates in the low single digits stubbornly endures even as the ecosystem grows more sophisticated.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The nation that endures partly because of that principle owes a debt of gratitude to the New York Times, which filed a First Amendment lawsuit in Friedman’s court.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Many employers are increasingly relying on rolling or phased layoffs, meaning the public often sees announcements weeks or months before job losses actually begin.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Canales, in particular, sees the upside in the addition, not only for Carolina, but Pickett as well.—
Mike Kaye
March 31,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lemon said that might no longer be a dealbreaker for some candidates, but feels that as a Black man, he’d be held to a different standard.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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From tackling the clutter that traps dust to cleaning out your gutters, a spring clean-up can make a meaningful difference in how your home feels.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But life tastes sweeter nowadays.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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This new restaurant next to the 74-year-old Silver Wheel roller skating rink on Grants Lane serves breakfast and lunch that tastes home-cooked with dessert that is worth a stop alone.—
Ella Gonzales
April 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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