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
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.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
White, who has yet to take the floor this season due to a calf strain, was set to be re-evaluated on Monday after experiencing tightness during a five-on-five scrimmage just over two weeks ago.
—Evan Bell, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Something like this would be harder to dismiss, potentially leading, for example, to London experiencing winters more than 20 degrees Celsius colder than its current average.
—Sophie Yeo, The Dial, 4 Nov. 2025
Trump appears to be denying the economic reality that people are experiencing in their everyday lives.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
For instance, the Bangladesh delta, one of the most fertile and densely populated areas in the world, is already experiencing problems, including salinity intrusion, rising sea levels and the loss of arable land.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Metro Phoenix is experiencing a grocery store expansion.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Gastrointestinal Discomfort Most people can safely consume green tea without experiencing any side effects.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025
Saudi Arabia is experiencing its own boom and is projected to attract 2,400 high-net-worth individuals in 2025, an 800% increase from 2024.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
White, who has yet to take the floor this season due to a calf strain, was set to be re-evaluated on Monday after experiencing tightness during a five-on-five scrimmage just over two weeks ago.
—Evan Bell, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Something like this would be harder to dismiss, potentially leading, for example, to London experiencing winters more than 20 degrees Celsius colder than its current average.
—Sophie Yeo, The Dial, 4 Nov. 2025
Trump appears to be denying the economic reality that people are experiencing in their everyday lives.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
For instance, the Bangladesh delta, one of the most fertile and densely populated areas in the world, is already experiencing problems, including salinity intrusion, rising sea levels and the loss of arable land.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Metro Phoenix is experiencing a grocery store expansion.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Gastrointestinal Discomfort Most people can safely consume green tea without experiencing any side effects.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025
Saudi Arabia is experiencing its own boom and is projected to attract 2,400 high-net-worth individuals in 2025, an 800% increase from 2024.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiencing
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The Changing Face of Wealth Management The wealth management services industry is undergoing a demographic transformation.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The rest of his staff, however, is undergoing some remodeling.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
3 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
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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
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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
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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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Mental health and immune response are affected by how animals are feeling—and, as the rash of stereotypies suggests, captive animals are not feeling well.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Though the Raiders’ 30-29 overtime defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars represented progress, given that Las Vegas was coming off one of the most flaccid offensive performances of the 21st century, Sunday’s unhappy ending left those shedding silver-and-black uniforms feeling empty.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Experiencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiencing. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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