experiences 1 of 2

plural of experience

experiences

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of experience
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
Noun
In addition to the restaurants above, special dining experiences are hosted on property several nights a week in the Resol Garden, an outdoor space beside the main restaurant Itzam with an open woodfire grill. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Jessica Biel has found her next feature project in Playmates, the Searchlight flick inspired by filmmaker Lorraine Nicholson’s experiences growing up at the Playboy Mansion. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 For us, the point was not to build a more impressive office but to create meaningful experiences for everyone who walks through our doors. — Brendan Castle, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Some healthcare professionals who serve as patient advocates are not certified and instead have learned relevant skills through their education or professional experiences. — Jennifer Schlinger, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026 Wen might be an ideal ambassador to share experiences of growing up eating Chinese and American food. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 Sherman also had unfulfilling experiences in free agency under previous regimes, including Derek Jeter’s decision to give a four-year, $53 million contract to Avisail Garcia. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 Jason is beloved by fans around the world for creating incredible — and scary — experiences in theatres. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026 Extreme stress, impatience, or intoxication are major red flags that can lead to negative experiences or removal from flights. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
Others are following the Styles pop-up playbook and fully leaning into exclusivity — offering not just apparel, but also experiences that fans can’t get from the bootleggers. — Matt Martell, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 All of the legacy studios have struggled to deliver great digital user experiences a la Netflix. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 Much of North Africa is extremely dry in August, while southern Spain also typically experiences plenty of sunshine. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026 The risk for the investor is that the stock experiences a sharp drop – one that takes it well below the strike price. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026 As the duo row through pitch-black darkness toward the flame, John experiences harrowing visions of his father and of his younger self, revealed to be an effect of the fear toxin lingering in the air. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026 The town has had full-time electricity only for a few years and still experiences frequent outages. — Eugene Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 The town has only had full-time electricity for a few years, and still experiences frequent outages. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 The success of Christopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey brought new awareness to the different Imax experiences out there. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiences
Noun
  • This keeps the performance informal and keeps the narrative — a staggering odyssey of injustices, abuses, travel adventures, extraordinary coincidences, losses, reunions, reflections and self-analysis — from becoming sensationalized.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Should cabin fever somehow strike, the hotel can arrange adventures further afield, from whale-watching and boat trips along the Costa Del Sol coast to private hikes through the Andalusian mountains and even cheesemaking at a local goat farm.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The material then undergoes polymer processing and blending before being pelletized for film blowing at Weavabel’s production plant, where it can be made into new bags.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Desai’s transition comes as Meta undergoes a massive pivot, betting big on new artificial intelligence products and services for its enterprise customers.
    — Samantha Subin,Chris Eudaily, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In emergency decisions, by contrast, the president has a much stronger track record of wins.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The pool has shallow areas for little ones to play in, and the Opium Spa offers treatments tailored to kids and teens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This does not sit well with Chapel, who witnesses the exchange then storms off angrily.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The film follows a young security guard in Manila who accidentally witnesses a high-profile murder involving an American movie star.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The interdictions come as Cuba endures its worst energy crisis in decades.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The inanimate matter of the Earth endures, as does its atmosphere.
    — Eileen Hunt, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Andersen sees energy storage, which would allow for continual energy supply even when the wind isn’t blowing, as the wind sector’s next big opportunity.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In her review of the exhibition, critic Aruna D’Souza sees this resemblance as a blind spot in the show’s curation.
    — Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • At the Irish Rep, director Ciarán O’Reilly has brought O’Neill’s expressionist howl back for a swift, sturdy, smaller-scale revival that now feels unnervingly on-the-pulse.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • For the residents of Shelekhov, however, the official narrative of a routine pneumonia death feels completely disconnected from the sudden quarantine of 200 people.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Sweet, ripe fruit tastes sugary, but doesn’t cause blood sugar to quickly spike the way high-sugar foods such as candy, cookies, or soda do.
    — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Healthier Potato Salad This potato salad looks just like your classic barbecue or potluck dish (and tastes pretty similar too).
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Experiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiences. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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