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
Your job is to decide what your child is experiencing.
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Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Both hikers were treated for hypothermia and one of the hikers was also experiencing a diabetic emergency.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Knitting, needlepoint, letter writing, and more are all experiencing an uptick in popularity.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
After experiencing the wettest Valentine’s Day on record, the Dallas-Fort Worth region is headed toward a cloudy week.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
Yorkville is experiencing dozens like this.
—Roberta Brandes Gratz, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The department's point-in-time survey found an 18% jump in homelessness from 2023 to 2024, with a total of 771,480 people experiencing homelessness.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
And while West Hollywood isn’t experiencing an Antarctic winter by any means, Hailey Bieber is making the most of her summery wardrobe down under.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
All Americans are experiencing rising grocery prices at the checkout counter due to issueslike inflation, tariffs and the weather.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Both hikers were treated for hypothermia and one of the hikers was also experiencing a diabetic emergency.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Knitting, needlepoint, letter writing, and more are all experiencing an uptick in popularity.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
After experiencing the wettest Valentine’s Day on record, the Dallas-Fort Worth region is headed toward a cloudy week.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
Yorkville is experiencing dozens like this.
—Roberta Brandes Gratz, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The department's point-in-time survey found an 18% jump in homelessness from 2023 to 2024, with a total of 771,480 people experiencing homelessness.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
And while West Hollywood isn’t experiencing an Antarctic winter by any means, Hailey Bieber is making the most of her summery wardrobe down under.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
All Americans are experiencing rising grocery prices at the checkout counter due to issueslike inflation, tariffs and the weather.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiencing
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The report adds to the mounting evidence that winters around the world's largest surface freshwater system are undergoing rapid shifts due to climate change.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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Jiménez, 31, missed the 2025 season after undergoing surgery to repair cartilage damage in his left knee.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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There were noticeable knock-on effects of having so few fixtures.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Once chewed up by the machine of expectation and found guilty of the eternal athletic sin of having too much talent too soon, Liu has since learned how to spit back rather than be spit out.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Untarnished and untouchable, La Sultana and its glorious surroundings remain suspended in their peaceful bubble for the enduring future.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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At others, that meant enduring tough negotiations behind closed doors.—
Cliff Brunt,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Around back-to-school time every August, health providers in Dallas are used to seeing lines of patients out the door to get routine immunizations, Huang said, but not this year.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Daughter #1 will not communicate with #2 and won’t even acknowledge her new baby and even seeing a photo of the baby can set her off.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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And within the company it’s been business as usual, with few signs that anyone was feeling the heat.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Thinly sliced potatoes bake slowly in butter and cream, creating a decadent side that’s rich without ever feeling heavy.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Experiencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiencing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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