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as in experiences
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
our quiet hike turned into quite an adventure when we encountered a bear and her cub
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as in ventures
a risky undertaking
a bold adventure in deep-sea exploration that could imperil the submarine and its crew
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as in endangers
to place in danger
adventured all his savings in a very risky investment scheme
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as in risks
to take a chance on
if I had to adventure a guess, I'd say she's about 35
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Recent Examples of adventures
Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
Shore Excursions Shore excursions range from highly active adventures to more sedate cultural experiences.
—Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Originally released across platforms like the original PlayStation, Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance, the titles follow Tommy Pickles and the rest of the gang on adventures ranging from puzzle-solving missions to globe-trotting escapades.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Plus, Teva’s renowned durability makes these shoes a worthwhile purchase for many wet ’n’ wild adventures to come.
—Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
The by chance discovery was made by Weiss’ niece who followed the adventures of a tour guide on social media in the Czech Republic.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Rosow, who shared many of his skiing adventures on social media and amassed more than 101,000 followers on TikTok, is survived by his partner, Amber, and their 8-year-old son, Alex.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
The Lost Boys, like First Shadow and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, goes for broke in embracing the admittedly loonier side of their chiller-thriller adventures.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
This is the place to organize unforgettable outdoor adventures, from fishing trips and private charter boat excursions to guided jaunts on a traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
While fans of the previous games may prefer something closer to the Ezio adventures, most gamers will love Ubisoft’s intuitive combat system and beautifully detailed world.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
There are also holiday festivities, sports competitions, and myriad island and ocean adventures.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Activities inside or outside the park, including rafting, rock climbing, and fly fishing, can be coordinated by Under Canvas’ adventures concierges, while a guest experience coordinator acts as a local expert to the Yosemite area.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
For car campers, the Beta C6 Apex attaches to most SUVs to extend cargo space, or works as a standalone tent for up to six people—ideal for road trips and family adventures.
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
The 450-acre surf resort will offer even more surf programming, family-friendly activities, and adventures this season.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Using apps like Photopills can make this planning process easier, even showing you exactly where the Milky Way will appear in the sky while providing lots of useful information for your night sky adventures.
—Jay Clue, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Parents are prioritizing comfort, durability and UV protection more than ever, especially as families gear up for beach vacations, pool playdates and water park adventures.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
His incredulity about their increasingly risky adventures—this is the one that involves a Pontiac Fiero in outer space—becomes one of the film’s running gags.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
Shore Excursions Shore excursions range from highly active adventures to more sedate cultural experiences.
—Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Originally released across platforms like the original PlayStation, Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance, the titles follow Tommy Pickles and the rest of the gang on adventures ranging from puzzle-solving missions to globe-trotting escapades.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Plus, Teva’s renowned durability makes these shoes a worthwhile purchase for many wet ’n’ wild adventures to come.
—Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
The by chance discovery was made by Weiss’ niece who followed the adventures of a tour guide on social media in the Czech Republic.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Rosow, who shared many of his skiing adventures on social media and amassed more than 101,000 followers on TikTok, is survived by his partner, Amber, and their 8-year-old son, Alex.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
The Lost Boys, like First Shadow and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, goes for broke in embracing the admittedly loonier side of their chiller-thriller adventures.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
This is the place to organize unforgettable outdoor adventures, from fishing trips and private charter boat excursions to guided jaunts on a traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
The 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition added the midway — the rides, games and food vendors that turned fairs into the all-day adventures kids love today.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
While fans of the previous games may prefer something closer to the Ezio adventures, most gamers will love Ubisoft’s intuitive combat system and beautifully detailed world.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
There are also holiday festivities, sports competitions, and myriad island and ocean adventures.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Activities inside or outside the park, including rafting, rock climbing, and fly fishing, can be coordinated by Under Canvas’ adventures concierges, while a guest experience coordinator acts as a local expert to the Yosemite area.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
For car campers, the Beta C6 Apex attaches to most SUVs to extend cargo space, or works as a standalone tent for up to six people—ideal for road trips and family adventures.
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
The 450-acre surf resort will offer even more surf programming, family-friendly activities, and adventures this season.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Using apps like Photopills can make this planning process easier, even showing you exactly where the Milky Way will appear in the sky while providing lots of useful information for your night sky adventures.
—Jay Clue, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Parents are prioritizing comfort, durability and UV protection more than ever, especially as families gear up for beach vacations, pool playdates and water park adventures.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventures
Noun
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The few works in the show depicting Stojka’s experiences before and after internment capture the particularity of Romani life.—
Ben Davis,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Where’s the respect for each other and each other’s experiences?—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The first human moon landing could then occur in 2028 during the Artemis IV mission, which would be the first of many astronaut ventures to the surface in the years ahead.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Compared to some of his other ventures, including pushing to bring psychedelics into the mainstream, German venture capitalist and Enhanced Games cofounder and executive chairman Christian Angermayer describes pulling it all off as a breeze.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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The teaser also reveals that the titular character has a huge company, which endangers millions with a drilling operation that goes too far.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Someone this unstable, whose behavior endangers the nation, should not remain in office.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The trial risks complicating OpenAI's plans for a potential initial public offering by casting doubt on its leadership.—
Deepa Seetharaman,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, Brockman and Altman could be dropped as officers, and Altman risks losing his seat on OpenAI’s board.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Of course, all draft choices are gambles.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cheek initially runs towards the pass but gambles on the ball bouncing over the defender and runs behind him.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Forty years later, Moscow is once again placing Chornobyl at immense risk — this time through a violent war of aggression that threatens to bring nuclear catastrophe back to Ukraine and Europe.—
Benjamin Mack-Jackson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the consequences of a destabilized Mali, compounded by the wider fallout from the Iran war, are unlikely to stop at its borders and threatens to deepen a deteriorating security crisis across one of the world’s most volatile regions.—
Ulf Laessing,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Forecasters say confidence is lower in the exact timing, where storms will be strongest, and which hazards will be most likely.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Clothes Iron and Steamer Many cruise lines have policies forbidding the use of clothes irons and steamers and won’t allow these fire hazards onboard.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Helping its chances, Martin points out, is the fact that Ellison already has experience working with this administration to get regulatory approvals, having successfully completed the Skydance-Paramount merger in 2025.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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O'Brien escaped with his eighth save in 10 chances as the Cardinals won their third straight in a four-game series that ends Thursday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Adventures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventures. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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