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, 28 Mar. 2026
There are legitimate reasons to complain about the authenticity of some experiences.
—Adam Kadlac, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Kids are emotionally withdrawn because of negative experiences online.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Those experiences stuck with me.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Other detainees have reported similar experiences to Miami Herald news partner WLRN.
—Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The recent incident suggests that while robots can enhance dining experiences, their deployment in busy, unpredictable environments still requires careful control and safety planning.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
And yet, for all the entrancing beaches, greenery, and open skies, violence is very present in Bebo and Charlie’s quotidian experiences.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
One of their most memorable experiences happened when a Cadillac convertible stopped, and the driver who offered them a ride was the famous stripper, Candy Barr, who also befriended Jack Ruby.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Rattlesnakes, which are typically most active in spring and summer, appear to have been drawn out earlier than usual this year as the Southland experiences the hottest March on record.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Similar to Earth, Jupiter experiences convection — churning that transports heat from below.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Today, as one in every six people experiences loneliness, Friending enters the market as, Kadas emphasizes, something people truly need.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
As Colorado experiences unseasonably warm temperatures with dry conditions, Denver officials are expanding efforts to protect residents most vulnerable to extreme heat.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Obviously, not every neurodivergent person experiences that, but that’s just an example of how neurodivergence presents in a practical situation, at least for Taylor and me.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
When the region experiences a wetter-than-normal winter or a strong monsoon season, plant growth increases significantly.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
This allows each of our guests to connect more personally with our local culinary and cultural specialists, experiences that not typically accessible for larger groups.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
The global hospitality brand, which operates 133 hotels and resorts in 47 countries, is known for its impeccable service and immersive experiences and The Nam Hai is no exception.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
There are legitimate reasons to complain about the authenticity of some experiences.
—Adam Kadlac, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Kids are emotionally withdrawn because of negative experiences online.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Those experiences stuck with me.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Other detainees have reported similar experiences to Miami Herald news partner WLRN.
—Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The recent incident suggests that while robots can enhance dining experiences, their deployment in busy, unpredictable environments still requires careful control and safety planning.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
And yet, for all the entrancing beaches, greenery, and open skies, violence is very present in Bebo and Charlie’s quotidian experiences.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
One of their most memorable experiences happened when a Cadillac convertible stopped, and the driver who offered them a ride was the famous stripper, Candy Barr, who also befriended Jack Ruby.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
In neighboring Kenya, which experiences seasonal flooding each year, at least 88 people have been killed.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Rattlesnakes, which are typically most active in spring and summer, appear to have been drawn out earlier than usual this year as the Southland experiences the hottest March on record.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Similar to Earth, Jupiter experiences convection — churning that transports heat from below.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Today, as one in every six people experiences loneliness, Friending enters the market as, Kadas emphasizes, something people truly need.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
As Colorado experiences unseasonably warm temperatures with dry conditions, Denver officials are expanding efforts to protect residents most vulnerable to extreme heat.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Obviously, not every neurodivergent person experiences that, but that’s just an example of how neurodivergence presents in a practical situation, at least for Taylor and me.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
When the region experiences a wetter-than-normal winter or a strong monsoon season, plant growth increases significantly.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
This allows each of our guests to connect more personally with our local culinary and cultural specialists, experiences that not typically accessible for larger groups.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
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The most memorable Irish adventures don’t always begin at a castle or end in a pub.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Read on for permit-free swaps for some of the most coveted, reservation-only outdoor adventures.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Part of that friction is structural, as the reality TV landscape undergoes its own contraction.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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By the end of 2029, another section of downtown Arlington’s could transform as the city undergoes multiple revitalization projects.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Luis Alvarado, a Republican political analyst, says that Bianco has political motivations of his own.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jacoby Windmon has valuable starter reps.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 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
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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
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With its 18th-century buildings and cobblestones, rue de la Commune feels like the Rive Droite in Paris—except instead of a rivulet, the water is the size of a sea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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But for students like 11-year-old Dutra, the loss feels personal.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Warm from the oven and dotted with beloved toppings (spicy banana peppers, olives, an anchovy or 10), each bite tastes almost exactly like your favorite slice.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
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The sun is shining so bright that the fruit tastes like jam with a dash of Sicilian sunshine; sweet and sun-drunk, a moment that forced me to slow down.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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