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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
While Method acting has performers immerse themselves in a role by drawing from their own experiences and emotions for a more authentic portrayal, some even stay in character off-set.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
Park rangers also run several free night-sky experiences, including stargazing with telescopes and sky-watching in Torrey.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
In 2024, Detroit Free Press' Georgea Kovanis shared her experiences spending a year, along with photographer Mandi Wright, with Amanda, a woman addicted to drugs who is helping others like her, distributing harm reduction items that have saved lives.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Many of Swift’s fans, who are young adults and teenagers, are among the demographics that prefer real-world experiences rather than sitting at home.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
The two paranormal investigators founded the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) in the '50s and worked on over 10,000 cases together, writing several books about their findings and experiences.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Other families approached the conversation differently, tailoring explanations to their children’s ages and experiences.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Caribbean islands to visit on your next vacation Across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, Sandals continues to add new resorts and fresh experiences.
—AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Oct. 2025
The photographer experiences a similar sense of comfort when entering Chinatowns for the first time — even in cities he’s never visited before.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
With type 1 diabetes, the patient experiences a metabolic condition where the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t make enough of it, per the CDC.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
On average, Wisconsin experiences about 23 tornadoes in a year.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The global economy typically experiences ebbs and flows, but the uncertainty of 2025 stands out.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Kentucky typically experiences its first freezing temperatures from mid-October to early November.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
This announcement comes as Porto experiences a significant increase in international tourism.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
On average, cities in the Lower Peninsula see their first freezing temperatures —below 32 degrees — in October while the Upper Peninsula experiences frost earlier, typically in September, according to historical frost data from the National Weather Service.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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The festival featured 185 films from 66 countries this year, drawing 208,111 attendees across online screenings and in-person cinema experiences in Jakarta.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
While Method acting has performers immerse themselves in a role by drawing from their own experiences and emotions for a more authentic portrayal, some even stay in character off-set.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
Park rangers also run several free night-sky experiences, including stargazing with telescopes and sky-watching in Torrey.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
In 2024, Detroit Free Press' Georgea Kovanis shared her experiences spending a year, along with photographer Mandi Wright, with Amanda, a woman addicted to drugs who is helping others like her, distributing harm reduction items that have saved lives.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Many of Swift’s fans, who are young adults and teenagers, are among the demographics that prefer real-world experiences rather than sitting at home.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
The two paranormal investigators founded the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) in the '50s and worked on over 10,000 cases together, writing several books about their findings and experiences.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Other families approached the conversation differently, tailoring explanations to their children’s ages and experiences.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Caribbean islands to visit on your next vacation Across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, Sandals continues to add new resorts and fresh experiences.
—AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
Part of this is taking each individual menopause side effect a woman experiences into consideration and treating them one by one.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Oct. 2025
The photographer experiences a similar sense of comfort when entering Chinatowns for the first time — even in cities he’s never visited before.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
With type 1 diabetes, the patient experiences a metabolic condition where the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t make enough of it, per the CDC.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
On average, Wisconsin experiences about 23 tornadoes in a year.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The global economy typically experiences ebbs and flows, but the uncertainty of 2025 stands out.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Kentucky typically experiences its first freezing temperatures from mid-October to early November.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
This announcement comes as Porto experiences a significant increase in international tourism.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
On average, cities in the Lower Peninsula see their first freezing temperatures —below 32 degrees — in October while the Upper Peninsula experiences frost earlier, typically in September, according to historical frost data from the National Weather Service.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
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Directors are already circling the chronicle of the adventures of Ken Kesey after the release of his first novel, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, which became a Best Picture winning classic film released 50 years ago.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Captains and crew from across the Below Deck franchise share behind-the-scenes stories, compare adventures and reflect on their seasons at sea.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Each case undergoes thorough discovery and courtroom preparation.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Compared to green tea, white tea undergoes minimal processing, so higher levels of catechins and polyphenols are preserved.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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The expectation was that rates could move more decisively on Friday, when the monthly employment report was set for release, but the government shutdown now has that in limbo.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The second planet from the sun has a completely inhospitable surface, with temperatures reaching 863 degrees Fahrenheit (462 degrees Celsius) and a crushing pressure underneath an oppressively thick atmosphere.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ray’s daughter Naomi (James), still haunted by a past climbing accident, witnesses the attack and escapes.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ray’s other daughter Naomi (James), still haunted by a past climbing accident, witnesses the attack and escapes.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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Given the country’s proximity to the equator, the paddock endures hot and humid conditions when the September race arrives.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Consider that a testament to the movie itself, which, nearly a century on, endures for its seamless blend of gothic storytelling, immersive stagecraft, and subversive comedy.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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Blood is always poised and ready to clot, because the body sees this as a life-saving mechanism.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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With more than 100 products, each with domain specific-functionality, Hron sees many more opportunities to plug in agentic AI to speed up work for legal and tax professionals.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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From junior staffers worried about automation to managers fearing irrelevance, no one feels entirely safe.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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The partnership brings a bold new flavor experience that feels both authentic and distinctive.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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In today’s hyper-connected world, where technologies and trends spread instantly, fashion tastes cross borders as seamlessly as soccer, music or film.—
Chizuru Muko,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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This is the perfect warm and cozy meal that tastes like home.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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