experiencing

present participle of experience
as in undergoing
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 experiencing The whole memory industry is experiencing soaring prices due to the AI crunch, which means there's also a shortage for traditional memory needed for phones, tablets, PCs, cars, medical devices and other products. Kif Leswing,katie Tarasov, CNBC, 9 July 2026 Once infected, a person usually begins experiencing symptoms about a week later, though onset can range from two days to over two weeks. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026 El Niño is developing even as the oceans are already experiencing heat waves. Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 People experiencing heatstroke can have hot, red, dry or damp skin. Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026 The process is commonly used by people experiencing infertility, cancer survivors, women who cannot safely carry a pregnancy and LGBTQIA+ families. Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 8 July 2026 Alongside the typhoon threat, China is currently experiencing severe weather in provinces like Hubei, Guangxi, Jiangsu and Shandong, with forecasts of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and possible tornadoes in some areas. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 Women were more likely to report experiencing negative feedback for taking on these workplace risks, while men reported more positive feedback. Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 According to her defense, Bland was experiencing hallucinations and believed she was being instructed to baptize her family members. Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiencing
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  • The former Pfizer building, located on East 42nd Street, was undergoing work to become roughly 1,600 apartment units with amenities such as a rooftop pool and a fitness center.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Lefty reliever Matt Gage (left elbow strain) is undergoing an MRI today.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
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  • Data center developments have stoked anger across the state in recent years as residents worry about resource consumption as well as noise and others issues related to having large-scale tech facilities near residential areas.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
  • The goal is to make your lineup unique, so try (in GPP) to stay away from having all the players that the field values (this is the strategy for cash).
    Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
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  • Organizers and instructors say creating spaces to climb, learn and socialize helps Ukrainians manage stress, find community and build enduring traditions even as war keeps daily life on hold.
    Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Together, these efforts are redefining resilience, not as leaving the ocean behind, but as restoring it while building enduring livelihoods.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
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  • True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
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  • The Majestic espouses a traditional luxury hotel style without feeling stuffy or pretentious.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • That feeling Moskovitz had was shared by many of the other actors on the project, largely new characters not introduced in the Legally Blonde canon before the series.
    Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026

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“Experiencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiencing. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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