experiencing

present participle of experience
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 In his first job coaching a pro women’s team, Current coach Chris Armas is experiencing the ways in which a women’s squad rallies around families. Pj Green july 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 That is, until a mysterious entity shows up who can jump from person to person, as Peter himself is experiencing changes to his health and powers. Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 23 July 2026 Or in any case, experiencing an identity crisis, that auteur films usually destined for festivals just aren’t there. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 23 July 2026 As the Middle East grapples with declining stability owing to the Iran war, cities across Asia are experiencing notable improvements driven by sustained healthcare investments. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 Jazzman Brown, a community organizer in Madison, said Ruiz was a father who was experiencing homelessness and mental health struggles. Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 July 2026 Additionally, experts said some people experiencing homelessness bounce in and out of a shelter over time, as concerns over privacy or safety drive them to leave. Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 By then, Winters was experiencing worsening episodes of dizziness, and had started spending most of his time in his recliner. Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 22 July 2026 More significantly, at this time Western officials began to echo Ukrainian claims that Russia was experiencing up to 35,000 dead or wounded on the battlefield every month. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
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  • Under new owner Tom Dundon, the Portland Trail Blazers are undergoing significant restructuring, marked by earlier layoffs of 70 front office staff.
    Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Or any other details in this first drive report—the hybrid Seltos is still undergoing its EPA certification, and Kia isn’t prepared to talk power, torque, or efficiency until that’s done and dusted.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
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  • Over the past several months, officials have been rebuilding much of the tariff regime that existed before the ruling, this time by relying on authorities that trade lawyers generally view as having a firmer legal foundation.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Some conditions are risk factors for developing others – for instance, having Type 2 diabetes raises the likelihood of cardiovascular disease, and both are risk factors for dementia.
    Minakshi Raj, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
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  • What makes the deceptively simple Negroni one of the world’s most enduring classic cocktails?
    Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Keegan later moved into management, revitalizing Newcastle ​United and taking ​the club to ⁠the brink of the Premier League title in the mid-1990s before enduring a more difficult spell as England manager.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
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  • Mead played three different infield positions for the Nationals, seeing time at third base, first base and second base.
    Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026
  • With softball seeing continued audience growth during the Women’s College World Series, college regular season and now the AUSL, expectations are rising as the sport will make its return to the Olympics at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
    Molly Keshin, New York Times, 26 July 2026
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  • However, instead of feeling guilty about her time away from home, Huntington-Whiteley wants her work ethic to serve as an inspiration for her daughter.
    Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • Thanks to a sprint-pace El Niño, humidity is feeling tropical across coastal Southern California.
    Sean Macaday July 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

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“Experiencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiencing. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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