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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Founded by Mark Messier alongside Danny DeVito, Isaac Chera and Mat Vlasic, Game 7 is a multi-platform sports and entertainment brand spanning storytelling, consumer products and community experiences centered around the mindset required to perform in life’s highest-pressure moments.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 May 2026
Now Imax appears to be going through a possible sales exercise again as major Hollywood studios double down on theatrical releases with longer windows and premium screen experiences coming out of the pandemic.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
The best wellness retreats aren’t defined by the number of amenities offered, but by how thoughtfully those experiences are curated to support restoration.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
The industry has seen a steady increase in F&B allocation over time as dining, entertainment and social experiences become more central to how consumers engage with physical retail environments.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Research on narrative identity suggests people organize life experiences around themes of growth, resilience and transformation.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The event, held as part of May Mental Health Month, will feature Lake County speakers giving 5- to 10-minute, TED-talk-style presentations about their experiences and professional insights regarding mental health.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Mary Ann says her customers have similar nostalgic experiences here.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 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
That shift is reflected in the rise of products that support rest, recovery and ease, items like sleep solutions and feeding tools that directly impact how a mother experiences her daily routine.
—Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Fifteen players, to be exact, are playing high-stakes games for the first time as a reborn franchise experiences the euphoric highs and downcast lows of postseason hockey.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 13 May 2026
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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
Founded by Mark Messier alongside Danny DeVito, Isaac Chera and Mat Vlasic, Game 7 is a multi-platform sports and entertainment brand spanning storytelling, consumer products and community experiences centered around the mindset required to perform in life’s highest-pressure moments.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 May 2026
Now Imax appears to be going through a possible sales exercise again as major Hollywood studios double down on theatrical releases with longer windows and premium screen experiences coming out of the pandemic.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
The best wellness retreats aren’t defined by the number of amenities offered, but by how thoughtfully those experiences are curated to support restoration.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
The industry has seen a steady increase in F&B allocation over time as dining, entertainment and social experiences become more central to how consumers engage with physical retail environments.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Research on narrative identity suggests people organize life experiences around themes of growth, resilience and transformation.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The event, held as part of May Mental Health Month, will feature Lake County speakers giving 5- to 10-minute, TED-talk-style presentations about their experiences and professional insights regarding mental health.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Mary Ann says her customers have similar nostalgic experiences here.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Verb
Every species experiences only the slice of reality its survival requires.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 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
That shift is reflected in the rise of products that support rest, recovery and ease, items like sleep solutions and feeding tools that directly impact how a mother experiences her daily routine.
—Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Fifteen players, to be exact, are playing high-stakes games for the first time as a reborn franchise experiences the euphoric highs and downcast lows of postseason hockey.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
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Despite living in the most landlocked part of the British midlands in the 1980s, we were obsessed with the adventures of these 1929 pre-war kids messing about on boats in the Lake District.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The dog of outdoor adventures for seriously ill children was not, in other words, being wagged by the tail of the popular salad-dressing company.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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In the end, as Watson undergoes surgery to treat his tumor, his fate remains unknown.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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The team also spoke to experimenting with the show’s tone, with Ahmed saying that because the protagonist undergoes an identity crisis, the show should also.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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Studies have suggested that the pill results in more pronounced weight loss than Foundayo and has certain cardiovascular benefits, but so far, no clinical trial has directly compared the two drugs.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The year-round surf breaks—including the fast-barreling tubes of Cloud 9, some 30 minutes from the resort—draw most visitors to the island, and Nay Palad’s team has a Rolodex of pro surf instructors on call to show guests the best waves.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 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
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His mind-and-body revival is expedited when Paul’s daughter, Poe (Billie Boullet), witnesses a deadly bombing and turns to Creasy for protection.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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The city itself is an argument about time, about what gets built and what endures and what disappears.—
Melanie Subin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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To this day, the palace endures as one of the most important historical sites on Oahu.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Major medical groups generally support gender-affirming care for children with ongoing gender dysphoria – distress caused by the difference between a person’s internal sense of gender and the way the world sees them.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Cegielski also sees those retailers that offer the best value and discounts as being most aggressive in rolling out new stores.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Skoal Room, the lobby bar, feels worlds away from the clean whites of the check-in desk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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There’s something that just feels right about being in Macca’s universe, any time a clarinet shows up.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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In the clip, the TV personality tastes some very hot food, learns about horticulture and even tries his hand graffiti.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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In a world full of over-the-top snacks and viral desserts, there’s something comforting about a classic piece of chewy taffy that tastes like summer vacation.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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