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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 Recently, Japanese walking, a version of high intensity interval walking, has become a favorite among wellness seekers looking to amp up their walks without experiencing the impact of running. Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025 If your baby is experiencing any symptoms, call their pediatrician as soon as possible and seek treatment. Sarah Scott, Parents, 10 Nov. 2025 That trend is followed by Hispanic women, who average roughly nine years with experiencing symptoms, compared to white women, who experience those symptoms for about six and a half years. Lisa Vernon-Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025 The Royal Film Commission’s head of production services and communications, Bashar Abu-Nuwar, tells Variety that the country is experiencing an all-time surge of interest. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025 Major hubs experiencing the most disruption include Atlanta, Denver, Dallas, Orlando, Miami, and San Francisco, as well as some of the nation's largest city airports, such as those in New York, Houston, and Chicago. Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025 Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was also examined this Monday after experiencing a strain in his right thigh. Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025 Guyana, which has a similar geology to Brazil’s Equatorial Margin, is experiencing a remarkable oil boom. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025 Doctors generally do imaging tests such as CT scans or MRIs before concluding—often through process of elimination—that a patient is experiencing a migraine. Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiencing
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  • But 2025 is undergoing a reckoning.
    Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Adebayo missed his third straight game on Monday and Herro has yet to play this season after undergoing surgery in September.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
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  • There were fires that needed putting out across the team and having Gravenberch, Mac Allister and Szoboszlai in form has helped extinguish a number of them.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
  • He was suspended to begin the 1995 season for cocaine and admitted to having a substance abuse problem.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
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  • The enduring legacy of the 1995 film Clueless is currently experiencing a major renaissance, led by its legendary costume designer, Mona May.
    Robert Lang, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Whether viewed as a patriot who protected America or as the architect of an era of overreach, Cheney’s legacy remained one of lasting influence—a testament to the enduring force of political will.
    Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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  • What airports are seeing flight cancellations?
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Polls show that economic impacts are driving the voting bloc the most and Latino businesses across the country, from Miami to Los Angeles, are seeing a drop in foot traffic because of ICE agents targeting their communities.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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  • While the big luxury brands spent the pandemic and post-pandemic era driving up prices on shoppers who were sitting at home and looking to spend, the sector is now feeling the aftereffects with much shakier sales in a challenging consumer landscape.
    Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Vionic Women’s Walk Max Sneaker These breathable mesh sneakers will keep your feet feeling cool, fresh, and secure with each stride.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025

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“Experiencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiencing. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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