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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
Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The show takes a break from its usual hopping and skipping to focus entirely on one plot thread this week: Perrin's adventures in the Two Rivers.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
While Guerilla Games and Studio Gobo’s collaboration with The Lego Group was met with a mixed response from critics, the game offers a fun and worthwhile experience, especially for those who play alongside younger gamers, or young gamers adventuring on their own.
—Richard Newby, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
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Noun
As well as featuring Ncuti Gatwa's latest adventures in the TARDIS, almost every single episode from the show's epic 62-year history is available at the click of a button.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The show takes a break from its usual hopping and skipping to focus entirely on one plot thread this week: Perrin's adventures in the Two Rivers.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
After adventuring outdoors or venturing inward through astrology, guests can unwind by opting for an in-room massage or by stargazing on their private decks — computerized telescopes are also available for an additional fee.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
While Guerilla Games and Studio Gobo’s collaboration with The Lego Group was met with a mixed response from critics, the game offers a fun and worthwhile experience, especially for those who play alongside younger gamers, or young gamers adventuring on their own.
—Richard Newby, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventure
Noun
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Sachs spoke at that event, appearing and sounding emotional on stage while eulogizing the young officer, a military veteran who had about two years of experience on the police force.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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What began as a membership club has facilitated 1,000+ job placements and helped members secure over $800,000 in funding while building partnerships with global brands like Apple, Nike, and L'Oréal. Also driven by personal experience is Ba Linh Le, 28.—
Brianne Garrett,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The founding partners of Slate PR have dissolved the publicity firm after 15 years, but are staying in business together with the launch of new venture, Apex Public Relations.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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That announcement of a new venture came sooner rather than later and revealed that four of Slate PR’s founders are sticking together.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But your actions have endangered it.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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It is considered one of the highest-threat volcanos out of the dozens in Alaska due to its proximity to Anchorage and ability to potentially disrupt or endanger daily life for residents, Haney said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Those who don't want to risk missing out should start preparing for it now. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The film is about a couple who, desperate to escape their suffocating reality, risks everything on a revolutionary dream-sharing device.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At this time last year, 44 homicides had been reported in the city, according to Star data.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rising yields—partly driven by hedge funds unwinding leveraged trades and foreign central banks selling treasuries to stabilize their currencies ahead of tariff fallout—likely pressured Trump into calling off his gamble.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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One player takes a big gamble by intentionally throwing a mission.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Now cuts to federal funding threaten efforts to prevent more cases and outbreaks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Apr. 2025
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Instead, opponents of the job cuts are making arguments more in line with the Trump administration’s priorities by saying the cuts threaten nuclear energy, mineral production and expanding energy access.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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But such speculation is an inevitable by-product of success.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The anticipation surrounding the WrestleMania 41 main event, a Triple Threat match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship featuring CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins, has intensified with speculation regarding the role of the ever-scheming Paul Heyman.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Adventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventure. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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