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
From German dudes discovering Waffle House in the Deep South to Japanese fans experiencing chips and salsa overload in Texas, it's been absolutely beautiful seeing the guests of this great nation being exposed to the best parts of our culture stateside.
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Russia is experiencing growth stagnation – even recession by some economists’ estimates – as well as rampant business closures and declining consumer confidence, Snegovaya said.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Beauty, then, arises from the pain and struggle of experiencing oneself as a site of divine truancy, and ugly is that which pretends to be directly equivalent to the soul, God, etc.
—Esther Yi, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
This centuries-old network of trails leading to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain is experiencing a surge in popularity.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
When testing multilayer pouch cells at a temperature of 25°C, the cells sustained continuous discharge rates reaching 5C without experiencing major drops in capacity.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Both men were experiencing mental health crises when they were shot, and the incidents sparked calls from community members for accountability, including new legislation dictating how police should respond during a mental health crisis.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
CoAction, an organization that helps people experiencing financial hardship, has seen firsthand what the ALICE report describes, said Lauren Zurbriggen, the agency’s director of community engagement.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
More than 3/4 of the state is experiencing drought conditions ranging from moderate to exceptional.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Russia is experiencing growth stagnation – even recession by some economists’ estimates – as well as rampant business closures and declining consumer confidence, Snegovaya said.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Beauty, then, arises from the pain and struggle of experiencing oneself as a site of divine truancy, and ugly is that which pretends to be directly equivalent to the soul, God, etc.
—Esther Yi, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
This centuries-old network of trails leading to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain is experiencing a surge in popularity.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
When testing multilayer pouch cells at a temperature of 25°C, the cells sustained continuous discharge rates reaching 5C without experiencing major drops in capacity.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Both men were experiencing mental health crises when they were shot, and the incidents sparked calls from community members for accountability, including new legislation dictating how police should respond during a mental health crisis.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
CoAction, an organization that helps people experiencing financial hardship, has seen firsthand what the ALICE report describes, said Lauren Zurbriggen, the agency’s director of community engagement.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
More than 3/4 of the state is experiencing drought conditions ranging from moderate to exceptional.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiencing
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Amy Piccoli undergoing chemotherapy.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Other photos showed Obi undergoing his first CT scan, as well as before-and-after images of his second surgery.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Before Mexico-South Africa kicks off here in a few minutes, FIFA is marching in all 48 flags for the countries participating in the tournament and having the flag-bearers stand in a circle at midfield.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The genre by definition requires re-enactments, and does the act of gathering a bunch actors and going to Tehran (or Morocco) give more credibility to the project than having a computer do it?—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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Interpretive exhibits, wind in the oak forests and eagles drifting below reveal the site’s enduring significance, while rangers and tribal partners share how these mounds remain living heritage, not relics.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The 1939 film, which starred Garland as Dorothy Gale, recently found new life through The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, an immersive Las Vegas experience that opened in August and uses the facility's cutting-edge technology to place audiences inside the enduring story.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Quick hits Cornerback Chau Smith-Wade, who is seeing time at safety, blitzed Pickett for a would-be sack during 11-on-11 work.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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As the top marketing and strategy officer for Lumen Technologies, Ryan Asdourian never tires of seeing his company’s name atop the Seattle Seahawks stadium, Lumen Field.—
Les Carpenter,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
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The crowd was feeling good, if a bit sweaty — and a little in disbelief at the sight of a fighting ring next to one of the most hallowed symbols of American democracy.—
Liam Bowman,
Washington Post,
15 June 2026
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Plenty of restaurants in New York are preposterously expensive, and Marcel is, too—a cocktail alone can run more than forty bucks—but the restaurant pulls off the much rarer trick of feeling actually rich.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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“Experiencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiencing. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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