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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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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
Kate Aurthur, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
Read on to learn how the island sets itself apart as a dreamy adventure destination.
—Curaçao Tourist Board, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Shaffer regularly heads out into the desert with her family for camping and off-roading trips, while Lando spends a lot of time adventuring with different groups on different terrains, testing the limits of what her Subaru can do.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Noun
But O’Neal doesn’t get frustrated, and speaking with her feels like a fun adventure.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
Read on to learn how the island sets itself apart as a dreamy adventure destination.
—Curaçao Tourist Board, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
In the summer of 2024, a low-emission, low-impact tour company, the Ice Odyssey, took the prospect of adventuring up several notches by debuting trips to the Columbia Icefield, the largest in the Rocky Mountains.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Shaffer regularly heads out into the desert with her family for camping and off-roading trips, while Lando spends a lot of time adventuring with different groups on different terrains, testing the limits of what her Subaru can do.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventure
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Mario Tama/Getty Images Job cuts impact the visitor experience The NPS has not publicly confirmed the number or types of jobs lost at specific national parks, nor responded to NPR's requests for comment.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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The company will also sell special ticket packages that include admission to all three events, with On Location also selling VIP experiences.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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While many venture capitalists are still cautious about investing in healthcare solutions for the global poor, there is growing recognition that AI can cut costs, scale impact, and generate reliable returns if approached correctly.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The deal, which involves the sound recordings and copyrights of more than 4,000 songs, also encompasses the formation of a joint venture to release future recordings by Deadmau5 and from Mau5trap.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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West Jefferson County fire and rescue said the flames endangered several homes but fortunately, as of Monday, no homes have been impacted.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2025
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Freezing temperatures can endanger health, particularly of vulnerable groups like children and the elderly, whilst snow can lead to dangerous driving conditions.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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While some leaders lean in, experiment, and unlock AI’s potential, others risk falling behind, paralyzed by uncertainty.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Today, indie filmmakers face a tough choice: either comply with demands of CBFC, thus risking their creativity for a theatrical release, or abandon the idea entirely in favor of OTT platforms.—
Viren Naidu,
IndieWire,
8 Mar. 2025
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Not being able to swatch lipstick on your skin can make the process difficult, but Della says to know ahead of time your most flattering shade and undertone.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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And for the first time in more than two decades, the Israeli military this week deployed tanks to the West Bank.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Both companies were shaky bets but the government’s gamble paid off.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The correct reclamation project gamble can make a sizable difference.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Decimating agencies, military, siding with a terrorist state, threatening to invade US allies, stripping services from vets, ceding US power to Russia and China.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Add on top of that the current tariff regime being instituted and threatened by the Trump administration under the auspices of balancing trade deficits and immigration enforcement negotiations.—
Thomas Kennedy,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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Stafford and the Rams agreed to a contract adjustment on Friday, ending several weeks of speculation about the 16-year veteran’s future.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Like thank you? Butler, for one, doesn’t mind being the center of speculation.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Adventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventure. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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