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
Through her initiative, Period Positive Drive, the San Jose teenager collected and donated 4,278 period products to HomeFirst, a local organization serving people experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County.
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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Chicago is now experiencing its second-wettest spring on record and its rainiest April since 2013, according to the University of Illinois State Water Survey.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
He’s taken on most of the NBA’s premiere ball-handlers over the last two years, experiencing ups and downs as an over-screen defender in pick-and-roll.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Avid Connecticut theatergoers will be experiencing deja vu this month.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
In addition to Sandoval, right-hander Kutter Crawford was also recently pulled off his rehab assignment after experiencing elbow soreness.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Although the crew is still experiencing a whirlwind of emotions, Koch said one silver lining is their ability to sleep in any time zone that offers some shut-eye.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
About a decade ago, however, the city of New Orleans began experiencing accidents involving eighteen-wheelers with a frequency that was anomalous—and alarming.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Up north, the San Francisco Bay Area has already been experiencing the severe weather.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Chicago is now experiencing its second-wettest spring on record and its rainiest April since 2013, according to the University of Illinois State Water Survey.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
He’s taken on most of the NBA’s premiere ball-handlers over the last two years, experiencing ups and downs as an over-screen defender in pick-and-roll.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Avid Connecticut theatergoers will be experiencing deja vu this month.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
In addition to Sandoval, right-hander Kutter Crawford was also recently pulled off his rehab assignment after experiencing elbow soreness.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Although the crew is still experiencing a whirlwind of emotions, Koch said one silver lining is their ability to sleep in any time zone that offers some shut-eye.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
About a decade ago, however, the city of New Orleans began experiencing accidents involving eighteen-wheelers with a frequency that was anomalous—and alarming.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Up north, the San Francisco Bay Area has already been experiencing the severe weather.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiencing
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From Cape Coral to Kansas City, America’s housing market is undergoing a historic reversion to the mean—and the data couldn’t be more striking.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The county has exempted the project from undergoing a state environmental review — a point of contention for many residents who are concerned about the health and environmental impacts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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For myself, having a Wrangler is the perfect vehicle to just drive these desolate roads.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Start by having one of these conversations with your partner.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Throughout this time, long before the rise of modern nation-states, Jews have maintained a continuous presence in the land and an enduring spiritual and cultural bond to it.—
Elad Strohmayer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Fan-favorite players Cirie Fields, Rob Cesternino, Kyle Fraser, Kamilla Karthigesu, Teeny Chirichillo, plus one of Tribeca’s own programmers Jonathan Penner will participate in a conversation exploring the series’ cultural impact and enduring legacy.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Witnesses also reported seeing a man matching Willacy's description near Sather's house and driving her vehicle on the day of the murder.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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For the first time, travelers and anyone driving through LAX will start seeing the People Mover trains traveling regularly above the airport, but for now, no passengers are on board.—
Amanda Starrantino,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Working families on Staten Island are already feeling the consequences.—
Nicole Malliotakis,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The bias cut drapes smoothly, and the mocha dot print (my favorite option) adds a subtle statement without feeling too loud.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Experiencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiencing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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