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
Chile travelers are typically seeking soft or active adventure and a variety of nature experiences. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 Through the inspirational stories of cancer survivors, the new campaign spotlights their personal experiences navigating diagnosis and treatment, the power of community support and the vital importance of early detection. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Sherman also had unfulfilling experiences in free agency under previous regimes, including Derek Jeter’s decision to give a four-year, $53 million contract to Avisail Garcia. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 Jason is beloved by fans around the world for creating incredible — and scary — experiences in theatres. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026 Extreme stress, impatience, or intoxication are major red flags that can lead to negative experiences or removal from flights. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026 All share a similar ineffable sweetbitterness and its attendant experiences. — Tamar Adler, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 Online price personalization goes back years Researchers were finding customized shopping experiences long before today's AI-powered pricing systems. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 What was once rare is now routine, woven into the ordinary experiences of modern digital life. — Will Jones, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
As the duo row through pitch-black darkness toward the flame, John experiences harrowing visions of his father and of his younger self, revealed to be an effect of the fear toxin lingering in the air. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026 The town has had full-time electricity only for a few years and still experiences frequent outages. — Eugene Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 The town has only had full-time electricity for a few years, and still experiences frequent outages. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 The success of Christopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey brought new awareness to the different Imax experiences out there. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 The underlying need may be compliance support, but that’s rarely how the buyer experiences the problem. — Laiba Tariq, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Earth experiences two equinoxes each year — the first in March and the second in September — when the sun crosses the celestial equator, an imaginary line in the sky directly above Earth's equator. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Another miner, Rick Ness experiences a health crisis this season. — Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 Vivacious and prone to daydreaming, Julián experiences a culture shock under Carmela’s roof — there’s impressive attention to detail in the production design inside her home, down to the magnets on her refrigerator. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
Noun
  • This keeps the performance informal and keeps the narrative — a staggering odyssey of injustices, abuses, travel adventures, extraordinary coincidences, losses, reunions, reflections and self-analysis — from becoming sensationalized.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Should cabin fever somehow strike, the hotel can arrange adventures further afield, from whale-watching and boat trips along the Costa Del Sol coast to private hikes through the Andalusian mountains and even cheesemaking at a local goat farm.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The lycanthropy saga, set in an English village in the 13th century, stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson as a man who undergoes terrifying transformations into a werewolf each full moon.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2026
  • His criticism comes as Slovenia undergoes a significant shift in its foreign policy, particularly toward Israel.
    — Efrat Lachter , Brooke Curto, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Founded in 2005 by Danny Rogers and Jerome Borazio as St Jerome’s Laneway Festival, a one-day festival in Melbourne, Laneway has the enviable reputation as the place where punters can see the next hot act before everyone else.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Parliament has 30 days to ratify the measures, and the government wants to expedite the process, calling for an extraordinary plenary session on housing for Friday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This does not sit well with Chapel, who witnesses the exchange then storms off angrily.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The film follows a young security guard in Manila who accidentally witnesses a high-profile murder involving an American movie star.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Exploring the dialogue between Italy’s artisanal heritage and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, the event considers how the handmade endures in an era of rapid innovation.
    — Eleonora Giordani, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Although the lack of reliable official statistics makes this hard to confirm, and although Cuba still endures far less violence than several of its neighbors, fear of robbery and assault has altered many Cubans’ daily routines.
    — Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Andersen sees energy storage, which would allow for continual energy supply even when the wind isn’t blowing, as the wind sector’s next big opportunity.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In her review of the exhibition, critic Aruna D’Souza sees this resemblance as a blind spot in the show’s curation.
    — Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This began to seem unnecessary, because one either feels and believes that torture is wrong, or else one is damaged.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • They’re rooted in a time and place that feels all too real, and this allows the monsters to parade their primitive might in a way that means something.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Sweet, ripe fruit tastes sugary, but doesn’t cause blood sugar to quickly spike the way high-sugar foods such as candy, cookies, or soda do.
    — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Healthier Potato Salad This potato salad looks just like your classic barbecue or potluck dish (and tastes pretty similar too).
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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