1
as in experience
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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2
as in venture
a risky undertaking
a bold adventure in deep-sea exploration that could imperil the submarine and its crew
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as in to endanger
to place in danger
adventured all his savings in a very risky investment scheme
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as in to risk
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 adventure
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
The title mixes adventure, coming of age, migration and fantasy, La Liga notes.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 12 June 2025
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 May 2025
For beginner to intermediate backpackers, consider a guiding service, such as St. Elias Alpine Guides, to safely adventure through the wilderness.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The family adventure How to Train Your Dragon, starring Gerard Butler, Mason Thames and Nico Parker, is new in theaters.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
The title mixes adventure, coming of age, migration and fantasy, La Liga notes.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 12 June 2025
Verb
In between highlight reels, Bieber was sharing photos of his wife’s Met Gala adventures on his Instagram Stories.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 May 2025
For beginner to intermediate backpackers, consider a guiding service, such as St. Elias Alpine Guides, to safely adventure through the wilderness.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventure
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The two men got into several heated spats over age, experience and personal integrity during this week’s second and final candidates’ debate on Thursday.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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Hartford Courant Juneteenth Jamboree in New Haven Friday, June 20, 7 p.m. at the Alexander Clark Stage on the New Haven Green Jumpstart your two-week Festival experience with a performance that pays homage to the Juneteenth holiday and celebrates our collective dedication to harmony and truth!—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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Getty Images The European startup scene was recently shaken by a LinkedIn debate with some venture capitalists applying pressure on founders to embrace a culture of overwork to compete on a global stage.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
8 June 2025
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The Indonesian immigrant, former figure skater and early Facebook investor is America’s first and only billionaire female venture capitalist.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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The species is considered critically endangered due to its limited distribution and ongoing habitat threats.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Critics, including lawmakers from both parties, have warned that sharing pre-strike details on an unsecured app could have endangered U.S. pilots.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Conversely, adding capacity without aligning inventory policies risks idle assets or ongoing shortages.—
Dileep Rai,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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In using force against his own citizens, the leader risks alienating supporters and activating resistance. June 11, 2025 What happens next in Los Angeles between the military and protesters — which group is perceived as the aggressors — may likely determine what happens next in our democracy.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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The number Ferrari chose for the debut is 51, which was the number of the winning Ferrari in 2023, when the marque won Le Mans for the first time in almost 60 years.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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The project will be made with the full participation of Iglesias in the creative process for the first time.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Of course, that’s part of the gamble that comes with such a move.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2025
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Given the quick turnaround, Buck said Connecticut needed to take a bit of a gamble on which option to choose.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
Verb
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And these messages threaten the peace of mind of thousands of Minnesotans who face the uncertainty of whether these messages are authentic.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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Warner’s move is likely to spur new speculation about potential consolidation in the media sector.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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After months of speculation and rumors, Aaron Rodgers is finally going to be a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Adventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventure. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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