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
As recently chronicled, older songs are eligible to appear on the Hot 100 and genre-focused offshoot charts that also blend streaming, radio airplay and sales data if experiencing significant growth.
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Gary Trust, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Her work attracts high-functioning adults, couples, elite professionals, business leaders, medical professionals, and gifted individuals experiencing a spiritual awakening.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
After starting at quarterback for Oklahoma State from 1986 to 1989, Gundy returned to coach his alma mater in 2005, experiencing some great success over the course of his 21-year tenure with the program.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the northern state of Punjab in India, which shares borders with Pakistan’s Punjab province, has been experiencing the worst flooding since 1988.
—Rajeev Tyagi, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
Weak shaking has been detected and people reported experiencing the earthquake in a couple of cities, including Berkeley and Oakland, according to the USGS DYFI report.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Clark died Sunday after experiencing a medical episode earlier this month.
—Ethan Joyce, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
The debut of Nature of Things arrives at a time when the body and hair care categories are experiencing rapid growth and innovation.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Encampment clearance, arrests, incarceration, and the demonization of people experiencing homelessness by using the archaic language of vagrancy laws exacerbate the social, economic, and personal circumstances that already challenge individuals’ subsistence and independence.
—Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Gary Trust, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Her work attracts high-functioning adults, couples, elite professionals, business leaders, medical professionals, and gifted individuals experiencing a spiritual awakening.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
After starting at quarterback for Oklahoma State from 1986 to 1989, Gundy returned to coach his alma mater in 2005, experiencing some great success over the course of his 21-year tenure with the program.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the northern state of Punjab in India, which shares borders with Pakistan’s Punjab province, has been experiencing the worst flooding since 1988.
—Rajeev Tyagi, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
Weak shaking has been detected and people reported experiencing the earthquake in a couple of cities, including Berkeley and Oakland, according to the USGS DYFI report.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Clark died Sunday after experiencing a medical episode earlier this month.
—Ethan Joyce, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
The debut of Nature of Things arrives at a time when the body and hair care categories are experiencing rapid growth and innovation.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Encampment clearance, arrests, incarceration, and the demonization of people experiencing homelessness by using the archaic language of vagrancy laws exacerbate the social, economic, and personal circumstances that already challenge individuals’ subsistence and independence.
—Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiencing
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Skubal texted Fry, who was undergoing evaluation, after the game.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Researchers at Michigan State University are hopeful that a new shampoo-like gel will be the cure for hair loss for patients undergoing chemotherapy in the future.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Despite having three new starters on the offensive line, Winchester dictated the pace, which led to a dominating performance from senior captain Gianni DePrimeo, who ran for five touchdowns.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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The animosity between the two boiled over when suspicions grew among the Joneses that Brandon was Marty Baker’s secret informant, after a Skeet associate spotted Brandon and Baker having lunch together in Mentone.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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The boy’s journey parallels the song’s enduring message—that while oppression and struggle are undeniable, hope and transformation remain just over the horizon.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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But Emerald Isle's most enduring magic reveals itself a bit more slowly.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Is not seeing eye-to-eye killing the artistic flow?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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During another visit, a city investigator reported seeing unpermitted construction of concrete pads, structures and grading.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Residents reported feeling the main earthquake in every Bay Area county, and as far south as Monterey and as far north as Sacramento, according to the USGS.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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My sudden and total exposure to this truth left me feeling demented.—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Experiencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiencing. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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