adventures 1 of 2

noun

plural of adventure
1
as in experiences
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 ventures
a risky undertaking a bold adventure in deep-sea exploration that could imperil the submarine and its crew

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adventures

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verb

present tense third-person singular of adventure
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as in endangers
to place in danger adventured all his savings in a very risky investment scheme

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as in risks
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 adventures
Noun
They’re transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 The swift rebound when a nation switches from a wobbling to hard currency is a scenario Hanke has witnessed many times before in his adventures as the Money Doctor. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 The lineup includes adventures featuring Jigglypuff, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Mew, Mewtwo, Eevee, Gengar and more. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Dozens of outfitters offer these adventures in most western states, but Montana is my pick for its expansive mountain ranges without excessive elevation. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026 But to most viewers, Top Gear means Clarkson, Hammond, and May going on adventures and razzing each other along the way. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Aug. 2026 Before it was written down, bards recited the adventures of Odysseus and the Greeks orally. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026 There are endless possibilities for future adventures — and perhaps some awards love could help encourage more. — Matt Minton, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 The combination of safari destinations, desert landscapes and an eclipse sunset finale across South Australia and Queensland makes this one of the decade’s most varied eclipse adventures. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
After the safari adventures, guests board a private jet to Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Launched in 2012 by Jacques Polge and Christopher Sheldrake, the perfumers were inspired by Coco’s midnight Venice adventures. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 With articulated knees and dual-layer knee panels and kickplates, they’re made for serious hiking and rated highly for multiday backpacking adventures. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026 Many bucket list adventures for 2026 require advance planning, with some trips booking months ahead. — Ashley Lynch july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 The Education Department is making some exceptions for grad school borrowers who are in the middle of their higher education adventures. — Cory Turner, NPR, 10 June 2026 Culinary adventures in this city offer sweet, spicy, sour and salty flavors across famous dishes that can cost less than $5. — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 8 June 2026 Short camping trips, road trip adventures, family visits, and backyard barbecues were far more frequent than long trips to the coast (beach house not included) or weeks spent overseas. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 Boys are explorers at heart and often learn through play, making messes and adventures part of the journey. — Bonnie Gibbs Vengrow, Parents, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventures
  1. experiences
  2. ventures
  3. endangers
  4. risks
  5. gambles
  6. threatens
  7. hazards
  8. chances
Noun
  • Naturally, their experiences heavily shaped the hotel’s aesthetic, bringing layers of Tibetan, Persian, Indian, and Uzbek influences into the centuries-old adobe buildings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The company has more than 60 original IPs in development across film, animation, games, consumer products and immersive experiences.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of experiences
Noun
  • Kelce has a number of business ventures, including co-owning Garage Beer with his brother, Jason, and being part of the Alpine Formula One ownership group with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Because Chinese companies lead in key technologies, such as batteries, joint ventures and technology licensing are essential for American companies to compete globally, including alongside China, not only against it.
    — GLORIA XIONG, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of ventures
Verb
  • But the department has been running into opposition by landowners, environmental groups, Native American tribes and others who argue that the rapid construction endangers environmental and religious sites and a way of life along the border.
    — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Refusing to do so, Luis stirs a rivalry and potentially endangers his own employment.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026
Definition of endangers
Verb
  • Others warn the strategy risks civilian casualties, particularly in Colombia, where armed groups operate among civilian populations and often function as de facto authorities in areas beyond the state’s reach.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Such concessions would be unpopular, and Netanyahu risks losing power.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of risks
Noun
  • All these missions are complex, high-cost gambles for China that would consume large quantities of military assets and result in immense casualties and property damage.
    — Eugene Gholz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The fifth-year pro is 100 percent aggressive, 100 percent of the time, taking wild gambles that result in either pick-sixes or soul-crushing defensive breakdowns.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Definition of gambles
Verb
  • Now Marie’s past threatens to catch up with her, and she is forced to do everything in her power to preserve her new status as lady of the house in post-war anarchy.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The continued spread threatens the nation’s status of having eliminated measles from circulation achieved in 2000.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of threatens
Verb
  • That hazards statement originally had been in place through early Wednesday morning.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
  • Forecasters say confidence is lower in the exact timing, where storms will be strongest, and which hazards will be most likely.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of hazards
Noun
  • His pure skill level isn’t high-end, but Orlov can make plays under pressure and create some chances.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Research shows those building codes reduce the chances homes will be destroyed.
    — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
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