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
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The customer then lays down on the bed and first experiences a dry scalp massage and a massage of their neck and upper shoulders while settling in.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
These experiences are part of a wider learning process that continues to inform her decisions.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 May 2026
My daughter calls me a creative engineer, someone who spends her life creatively thinking about ways to provide live experiences that offer joy and beauty, or maybe more importantly, that challenge us to see things differently.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Over time, those uncomfortable assignments became the very experiences that carried me into executive leadership.
—Christine Lentz, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Few automotive experiences are more disappointing than a flat tire in a parking lot.
—Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
YouTube Premium is getting three new features designed to improve the platform’s podcast listening and discovery experiences.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Amenities and experiences Like any of the hotel’s offerings, the off-property experiences are exceptionally curated.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
As the crocodile spins, the prey experiences immense torsional and shear forces.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Further, if the offensive line experiences injuries — especially on the interior — then the protection could be an issue.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
While not everyone experiences such dramatic effects, experts say stress, clenching and even past trauma can contribute to TMJ issues.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
In season 2, Georgie experiences professional growing pains — primarily due to his business rival, Fred Fagenbacher (Matt Letscher) — and Mandy bounces between jobs after her public remarks about her faith cause controversy amongst the conservative locals.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
The cynical, hedonistic Ray experiences love for the first time with a goose voiced by Broadway star Annaleigh Ashford, who gets to show off her talents with a handful of musical numbers.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 22 May 2026
Philadelphia experiences second straight day of record heat About 60 public schools shifting to virtual learning Wednesday comes as Philadelphia recorded its hottest temperature ever recorded in May Tuesday.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 19 May 2026
During pregnancy and postpartum, the female body experiences a major shift in hormones.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
Noun
As more travelers ditch tourist traps in favor of authentic experiences, craft markets have become one of the most rewarding ways to see the real side of a destination — and bring home a souvenir that actually means something.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The customer then lays down on the bed and first experiences a dry scalp massage and a massage of their neck and upper shoulders while settling in.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
These experiences are part of a wider learning process that continues to inform her decisions.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 May 2026
My daughter calls me a creative engineer, someone who spends her life creatively thinking about ways to provide live experiences that offer joy and beauty, or maybe more importantly, that challenge us to see things differently.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Over time, those uncomfortable assignments became the very experiences that carried me into executive leadership.
—Christine Lentz, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Few automotive experiences are more disappointing than a flat tire in a parking lot.
—Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
YouTube Premium is getting three new features designed to improve the platform’s podcast listening and discovery experiences.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Amenities and experiences Like any of the hotel’s offerings, the off-property experiences are exceptionally curated.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Verb
To pull off this major feat, your body produces approximately 50% more blood, which increases circulation and makes the skin appear vibrant, plump, and radiant (for some moms at least—not everyone experiences a glow, unfortunately).
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
As the crocodile spins, the prey experiences immense torsional and shear forces.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Further, if the offensive line experiences injuries — especially on the interior — then the protection could be an issue.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
While not everyone experiences such dramatic effects, experts say stress, clenching and even past trauma can contribute to TMJ issues.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
In season 2, Georgie experiences professional growing pains — primarily due to his business rival, Fred Fagenbacher (Matt Letscher) — and Mandy bounces between jobs after her public remarks about her faith cause controversy amongst the conservative locals.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
The cynical, hedonistic Ray experiences love for the first time with a goose voiced by Broadway star Annaleigh Ashford, who gets to show off her talents with a handful of musical numbers.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 22 May 2026
Philadelphia experiences second straight day of record heat About 60 public schools shifting to virtual learning Wednesday comes as Philadelphia recorded its hottest temperature ever recorded in May Tuesday.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 19 May 2026
During pregnancy and postpartum, the female body experiences a major shift in hormones.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
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There are also programs based on nutrition, creative expression, and physical adventures.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The Asava expression begins in ex-bourbon casks and then undergoes secondary maturation in casks seasoned with Indian Cabernet Sauvignon.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Cracks can develop over time as the fruit ages or undergoes stress during growth, transportation, or storage.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The team has only one main pitcher, Taylor Tinsley, who’s spent the most time in the circle in the NCAA tournament with 29-1/3 innings pitched.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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For example some restaurants, such as the main restaurant ALBA, can be set up with ramps, while the hotel has wheelchairs available onsite that are suited to hard surfaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Art witnesses a flock of crows suddenly dash themselves into the ground in the surrounding desert for no apparent reason.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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In the new crime drama, Gisela plays Etta Tiger Jonze, a twentysomething who witnesses her family get murdered by one of the biggest drug cartels in Miami and sets out to avenge their deaths.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Verb
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But the string quartet endures precisely because tension between the voices is part of the form, not a failure of it.—
Rafael Pimentel Pinto,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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In 2022, shoe manufacturer Footwear Unlimited entered into a licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group to manage the brand and continues to drive the vision, innovation and design that endures today.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
Verb
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When her mother’s former gallerist reaches out with the offer of a show in exchange for the series’ completion, Indigo sees it as a financial lifeline—and in the face of her mother’s staunch refusal, decides to finish the series herself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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In an episode filled with tragic endings for various characters, including Rue herself, Faye sees some kind of hope on the horizon.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Verb
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But there are signs the government feels more confident of its hold over the area.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Energy markets don’t stop at state lines, so when one state rewrites the rules for major producers, every state feels it at the pump and on the power bill.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The fresh, crackly peanuts and toasty cone are delicious, but the ice cream tastes like a marshmallow and the thin brown coating has only a hint of chocolate flavor.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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In my opinion, everything tastes better outside, so grab this dining set that seats six people and works great for alfresco dinners.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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