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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
Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
It was supposed to be a seven-day tropical adventure.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Luke Larsen, Wired News, 9 June 2025
Another brand, however, offers parallel help for everyday explorers who want to adventure in the outdoors, but need a little support, at a more affordable cost.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Noun
Fuel wine tasting adventures in the nearby Chehalem Mountains with Caravan Coffee, dine inside a grand Victorian home at The Painted Lady, and get a bird’s-eye view from Bald Peak, the valley’s tallest point at 1,633 feet.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
It was supposed to be a seven-day tropical adventure.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Verb
Choosing the best gaming laptop for you is like putting together a well-balanced adventuring party.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 9 June 2025
Another brand, however, offers parallel help for everyday explorers who want to adventure in the outdoors, but need a little support, at a more affordable cost.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventure
Noun
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Overall, the new-gen Joy-Cons are solid improvements over the last, refining the play experience for Nintendo's latest hardware.—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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However, cleaning your bathtub is crucial to maintaining a good bathing experience.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Remington, who counts Gary Dauberman (It), Chris Morgan (the Fast & Furious movies), and Eric Pearson (Thunderbolts*), among others as her clients, is leaving CAA to launch a new venture focused on literary management.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Similar to an incubator, a start-up accelerator is an investment company that looks to grow a new venture in exchange for a stake in the business.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Womack has been hit with multiple counts, including corrupt organizations, endangering the welfare of care, unlawful use of a computer, identity theft, forgery and theft by unlawful taking.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 July 2025
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In the days following Josh's conviction, news broke that Wissmann was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor in September 2021.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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Without clear boundaries, AI companions risk becoming emotionally immersive experiences with few safeguards and no professional accountability.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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These included two strapping Irish setters, whose owner was relocating to London for work and did not want to risk shipping her pets as airborne cargo.—
Guy Trebay,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Recent data up to July 19 shows a drop in both violent and property crime across Downtown and Over-the-Rhine, where police have focused efforts on countering a triple-digit increase compared with this time this year.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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After closing for almost a year due to a project that upgraded multiple areas of the park, Ludington State Park, Michigan's most popular campground, will underground construction again this fall — this time to renovate the beloved Skyline Trail.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The United States has thrust itself into the center of a high-stakes diplomatic gamble that could fundamentally alter energy flows across Eurasia.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Courtesy of Amazon Celsius Assorted Flavors Official Variety Pack $22 $17 (23% off) Amazon Celsius’ variety pack is my favorite kind of gamble.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Verb
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His charges include three instances of misdemeanors of battery, exhibiting a deadly weapon and threatening to commit a crime with the intent to terrorize.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Aside from Apple and WhatsApp leading a legal challenge, other communications firms have threatened to leave the U.K. altogether if they are forced to break encryption.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Ahead of the release of James Gunn's Superman (in theaters now), speculation spiraled around who exactly was underneath the black suit of this mysterious figure.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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With deal speculation set to heat up, another twist is Steven Mnuchin, the Secretary of the Treasury during President Trump’s first term and a former Goldman Sachs banker.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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“Adventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventure. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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