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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
These areas are not experiencing the same correction that pandemic boomtowns across the South are now facing after years of overheating, and demand for the limited supply available remains strong, keeping prices up.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The debut of Nature of Things arrives at a time when the body and hair care categories are experiencing rapid growth and innovation.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Encampment clearance, arrests, incarceration, and the demonization of people experiencing homelessness by using the archaic language of vagrancy laws exacerbate the social, economic, and personal circumstances that already challenge individuals’ subsistence and independence.
—Time, 16 Sep. 2025
There is also the possibility that boys who feel compelled to try these trends are also experiencing negative mental health repercussions from them.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Two neighbors are likely experiencing much wider differences in inflation than the differences when looking at categories like age or race.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The report’s own data shows that companies slashing diversity, equity, and inclusion are experiencing higher discrimination complaints, lower morale, and decreased attraction of top talent.
—Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
Humans have wiped out more than 100 species — with many more on the brink or experiencing large declines in population.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The Southwest is experiencing an ongoing 30-year drought.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The debut of Nature of Things arrives at a time when the body and hair care categories are experiencing rapid growth and innovation.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Encampment clearance, arrests, incarceration, and the demonization of people experiencing homelessness by using the archaic language of vagrancy laws exacerbate the social, economic, and personal circumstances that already challenge individuals’ subsistence and independence.
—Time, 16 Sep. 2025
There is also the possibility that boys who feel compelled to try these trends are also experiencing negative mental health repercussions from them.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Two neighbors are likely experiencing much wider differences in inflation than the differences when looking at categories like age or race.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The report’s own data shows that companies slashing diversity, equity, and inclusion are experiencing higher discrimination complaints, lower morale, and decreased attraction of top talent.
—Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
Humans have wiped out more than 100 species — with many more on the brink or experiencing large declines in population.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The Southwest is experiencing an ongoing 30-year drought.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiencing
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At the same time, the home furnishings industry was undergoing a major shift with the rise and demise of various direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Washington Wizards wing Bilal Coulibaly will be sidelined to begin the season after undergoing surgery on his right thumb.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Devers, who is starting at first on Saturday, has fared well at first base despite having no experience at the position prior to this season.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Despite having a reputation for being at the cutting-edge of technological trends, cash is king in Japan.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In an era marked by a global epidemic of loneliness — so severe that, two years ago, our surgeon general issued a national advisory and countries such as France, Japan and the UK appointed Ministers of Loneliness — Israel’s enduring culture of mutual responsibility stood out.—
Rchin Bari,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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After being sentenced to 10 years in prison and spending some time behind bars — plus enduring a lengthy trial — Tortora’s conviction was eventually fully overturned by Italy’s Supreme Court in 1987 amid widespread belief that the TV host had been the victim of corrupt judges and prosecutors.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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Nepal’s current bout of political unrest started in early September, when a group of young Nepalis, fed up with seeing politicians’ children posting about their designer handbags and luxury travel while most people struggle to make ends meet, organized a peaceful protest.—
Sugam Pokharel,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Most of all, the United States must create the capacity for advanced recycling that is seeing investments happen mostly overseas.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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An ancillary of the brand’s best-selling, ambery-woody eau, each aluminum tube contains a quick-absorbing lotion that lavishes skin with moisture, keeping hands feeling comfortable and cuticles softened with its moisturizing blend of avocado oil, shea butter, plus green tea and chamomile extracts.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The furniture, objects, and art left me feeling culturally satisfied and inspired to finally finish furnishing my apartment.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Experiencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiencing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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