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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as in undergoes
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, 16 May 2026
For many families, traveling is an exciting time—to meet new people, explore new destinations and create special experiences.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
After previous experiences at the Ermenegildo Zegna Group and Gucci, Turhan was most recently at Valentino.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Mary Ann says her customers have similar nostalgic experiences here.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Many young children missed out on preschool and other social experiences during the pandemic that could have helped prepare them for school.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The gift of being able to have a character, the same character, over so many years and to have the ability to play all of those different experiences, and the writers did such an incredible job of changing her each time.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 8 May 2026
Research indicates that having men embedded in health care teams can enrich workplaces and patient experiences.
—Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
What's clear in the research is that ultra high luxury consumption is shifting away from just having objects to having experiences.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Footwear News, 15 May 2026
But the conversation, the thing the customer experiences most directly, has been left to improvisation.
—Pete Hanlon, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Anyone who experiences those symptoms should seek medical care.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Fifteen players, to be exact, are playing high-stakes games for the first time as a reborn franchise experiences the euphoric highs and downcast lows of postseason hockey.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Every social variable takes on a particular nuance when an Afro-Cuban person experiences it.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 13 May 2026
Some years a country experiences a creative explosion.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2026
Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, said her staff experiences harassment and death threats.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Everyone experiences moments of existential despair, when one bad day or cataclysmic event sends you into a headspace that’s some combination of panic and self-reflection.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 3 May 2026
Noun
There’s also a chill place to hang post hanging ten, surf-wellness experiences, skateboarding clinics, and e-foiling.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
For many families, traveling is an exciting time—to meet new people, explore new destinations and create special experiences.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
After previous experiences at the Ermenegildo Zegna Group and Gucci, Turhan was most recently at Valentino.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Mary Ann says her customers have similar nostalgic experiences here.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Many young children missed out on preschool and other social experiences during the pandemic that could have helped prepare them for school.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The gift of being able to have a character, the same character, over so many years and to have the ability to play all of those different experiences, and the writers did such an incredible job of changing her each time.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 8 May 2026
Research indicates that having men embedded in health care teams can enrich workplaces and patient experiences.
—Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
What's clear in the research is that ultra high luxury consumption is shifting away from just having objects to having experiences.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Verb
That shift is reflected in the rise of products that support rest, recovery and ease, items like sleep solutions and feeding tools that directly impact how a mother experiences her daily routine.
—Footwear News, 15 May 2026
But the conversation, the thing the customer experiences most directly, has been left to improvisation.
—Pete Hanlon, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Anyone who experiences those symptoms should seek medical care.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Fifteen players, to be exact, are playing high-stakes games for the first time as a reborn franchise experiences the euphoric highs and downcast lows of postseason hockey.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Every social variable takes on a particular nuance when an Afro-Cuban person experiences it.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 13 May 2026
Some years a country experiences a creative explosion.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2026
Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, said her staff experiences harassment and death threats.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Everyone experiences moments of existential despair, when one bad day or cataclysmic event sends you into a headspace that’s some combination of panic and self-reflection.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
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Despite living in the most landlocked part of the British midlands in the 1980s, we were obsessed with the adventures of these 1929 pre-war kids messing about on boats in the Lake District.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The dog of outdoor adventures for seriously ill children was not, in other words, being wagged by the tail of the popular salad-dressing company.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The Jaguars will play at Camping World Stadium in Orlando in 2027 while their home field, EverBank Stadium, undergoes major renovations.—
Scott Turick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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On loan from the Bayeux Museum in Normandy while that museum undergoes renovations, the Bayeux Tapestry will be on view at the British Museum from September 2026 to July 2027.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Studies have suggested that the pill results in more pronounced weight loss than Foundayo and has certain cardiovascular benefits, but so far, no clinical trial has directly compared the two drugs.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The year-round surf breaks—including the fast-barreling tubes of Cloud 9, some 30 minutes from the resort—draw most visitors to the island, and Nay Palad’s team has a Rolodex of pro surf instructors on call to show guests the best waves.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Verb
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In the new crime drama, Gisela plays Etta Tiger Jonze, a twentysomething who witnesses her family get murdered by one of the biggest drug cartels in Miami and sets out to avenge their deaths.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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His mind-and-body revival is expedited when Paul’s daughter, Poe (Billie Boullet), witnesses a deadly bombing and turns to Creasy for protection.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The city itself is an argument about time, about what gets built and what endures and what disappears.—
Melanie Subin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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To this day, the palace endures as one of the most important historical sites on Oahu.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Major medical groups generally support gender-affirming care for children with ongoing gender dysphoria – distress caused by the difference between a person’s internal sense of gender and the way the world sees them.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Cegielski also sees those retailers that offer the best value and discounts as being most aggressive in rolling out new stores.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Plus, the crisp white colorway feels especially suited for summer use and travel to warmer destinations.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Grogu is still in training, but Luke feels his heart isn't in it.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Verb
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In the clip, the TV personality tastes some very hot food, learns about horticulture and even tries his hand graffiti.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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In a world full of over-the-top snacks and viral desserts, there’s something comforting about a classic piece of chewy taffy that tastes like summer vacation.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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