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Recent Examples of experiencing
Weak shaking has been recorded and several residents reported experiencing the tremor in Ridgecrest and the surrounding area according to the USGS DYFI report.
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Additionally, people with IBS and IBD are more sensitive to changes in fiber in their diet and may already be experiencing constipation and/or diarrhea, which are common side effects of juice cleanses.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
In studies and surveys, caregivers often report high levels of emotional stress from caregiving, and are more likely to report experiencing depression or anxiety.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Jenkins notes that ingrown hairs and experiencing coarser hair growth can become a factor.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 7 Jan. 2026
The influx of immigrant students had provided a buffer for districts experiencing falling enrollment in recent years.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Flexible in-cabin experiences AFEELA 1 reservations began in January 2025 in California, with over 100,000 visitors experiencing showrooms and more than 24,000 in-vehicle demonstrations during the first year.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
The way each season’s crop of seniors continues to uphold that standard is a big reason the Cardinals are experiencing this sustained success.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Additionally, people with IBS and IBD are more sensitive to changes in fiber in their diet and may already be experiencing constipation and/or diarrhea, which are common side effects of juice cleanses.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
In studies and surveys, caregivers often report high levels of emotional stress from caregiving, and are more likely to report experiencing depression or anxiety.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Jenkins notes that ingrown hairs and experiencing coarser hair growth can become a factor.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 7 Jan. 2026
The influx of immigrant students had provided a buffer for districts experiencing falling enrollment in recent years.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Flexible in-cabin experiences AFEELA 1 reservations began in January 2025 in California, with over 100,000 visitors experiencing showrooms and more than 24,000 in-vehicle demonstrations during the first year.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
The way each season’s crop of seniors continues to uphold that standard is a big reason the Cardinals are experiencing this sustained success.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiencing
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As a result, carriers often spend significant time in port, undergoing lengthy maintenance to address the wear and tear, but that in turn means another flattop must stay at sea longer.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Officials said the building had been undergoing renovations, and work on the natural gas system had been completed and inspected.—
Dave Collins,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are not having a good week.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance Paul Craney wasn’t having it, saying high utility bills in Massachusetts are the fault of Healey’s policies and the state’s NetZero by 2050 climate mandate, which favors solar, wind and battery power over natural gas.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Stepping out in New York, Rih wore a tiger print, wool-blend jacquard coat by Alaïa (an enduring favorite designer for Rih), and matching tiger print calf hair pumps also by the French house, with little else.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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The other is Venice Simplon–Orient-Express, the enduring icon operated by Belmond.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And there are places like Glam Doll donuts, a small, hip, independent donut place owned and run by two women, from which the video a lot of people have been seeing was filmed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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What’s more, last year’s average tax refund of $3,167 should jump by hundreds of dollars in 2026 – with some taxpayers seeing four figure increases.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Or not feeling super fresh after a nap at 35,000 feet with your mouth hung open?—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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A lot of volume shampoos have left my hair feeling heavy and greasy at the root, but this one lifts without the weight.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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