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
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.
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Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Haiti and parts of the Dominican Republic, which have already experiencing flooding, could also see life-threatening flash floods and landslides from the slow-moving system.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
After experiencing another culture, many tourists return home and see their own differently.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Those experiencing symptoms from prescribed blood pressure medications should seek help from their doctor promptly.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 28 Oct. 2025
Weak shaking has been registered and several people reported experiencing the tremor in and around the Healdsburg area according to the USGS DYFI report.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Much of this year’s online discourse has grown particularly toxic, as many WNBA fans ruthlessly tear down players in the name of their faves, with many of these players experiencing a torrent of online and verbal abuse.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
Caldwell Presbyterian Church, which is also working with DreamKey, is converting an on-site building into Easter’s Home, 21-units of permanent supportive housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Of course, experiencing general nerves and anxiety around cooking is completely normal—especially when making a big meal for other people.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Haiti and parts of the Dominican Republic, which have already experiencing flooding, could also see life-threatening flash floods and landslides from the slow-moving system.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
After experiencing another culture, many tourists return home and see their own differently.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Those experiencing symptoms from prescribed blood pressure medications should seek help from their doctor promptly.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 28 Oct. 2025
Weak shaking has been registered and several people reported experiencing the tremor in and around the Healdsburg area according to the USGS DYFI report.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Much of this year’s online discourse has grown particularly toxic, as many WNBA fans ruthlessly tear down players in the name of their faves, with many of these players experiencing a torrent of online and verbal abuse.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
Caldwell Presbyterian Church, which is also working with DreamKey, is converting an on-site building into Easter’s Home, 21-units of permanent supportive housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Of course, experiencing general nerves and anxiety around cooking is completely normal—especially when making a big meal for other people.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiencing
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After undergoing multiple hip surgeries, including a total replacement, his fiancée was largely absent.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Embiid has been battling chronic knee injuries, which resulted in him undergoing a meniscus repair in his left knee back in February of 2024, and then going through arthroscopic surgery a year later.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Fast and Free High-rise Tight 25-inch 5-pocket There’s simply no such thing as having too many pockets, as exhibited by these fan-favorite five-pocket leggings, which are currently $69.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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However, after having the scan, Bishop had the uneasy sense that something wasn’t right.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Though Curry's more realistic rendition of Pennywise has proven to have enduring cultural staying power, Bill Skarsgård has made the role his own over the past decade.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Ludacris’ Back for the First Time album, VIBE spoke with Bangladesh about the backstory behind his introduction to Ludacris, the making the album, how its release impacted his own life, and its enduring legacy.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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In his eight wins, all eight have come inside the distance, with only two fights seeing a second round.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Looking forward to seeing Becks on our plane ride home.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Retailers are also feeling the impact; some may quietly factor higher shipping expenses into their prices.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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With less than a week to go before the end of daylight saving time, some places in the United States are already feeling the effects of the time change with earlier and earlier sunsets.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Experiencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiencing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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