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 Why is Indonesia experiencing its worst ever wildfire season? — TheWeek, 2 Oct. 2026 In the corporate world, that can look like closing more deals, executing launches faster, making better decisions under pressure and even experiencing lower rates of burnout. — Roy Ward, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 When a student is experiencing a mental health crisis, Mitchell leads the school’s care response. — The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Public health officials say Los Angeles County is experiencing an alarming influx of rabid bats — matching the highest number ever recorded before peak season is even over. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Both developments create concerns among some observers that the companies are overseeing inflated volumes or, at worst, are experiencing wash trading, in which traders collude to buy and sell an asset to create a false sense of economic activity. — Davis Giangiulio,ananya Chetia, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 Officers and paramedics were called to the school at Southwest 48th Court around noon and found several students experiencing minor coughing, said Janice McIntosh, a Miramar police spokeswoman. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 Some states that aren't currently experiencing large measles outbreaks have notified residents of possible exposures. — Rachel Carlson, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 Of students surveyed, 41% reported experiencing food insecurity. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiencing
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  • In his first playoff game since undergoing Tommy John surgery in March 2025, Cole allowed one run and five hits in five innings with five strikeouts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Even retail giants like Target and Walmart stores in the Charlotte region have been undergoing recent remodels as part of multi-million dollar renovations nationwide.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • People don't want to go around changing their Clocks anymore and, besides, far and away, most people like having an hour of extra sunlight in the evening, rather than in the morning.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The Liberty had a rough regular season in the WNBA, falling to eighth place despite having several women’s basketball headliners on the roster.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Walk through the front doors of the Georgia Street entrance and prepare to be dazzled by an enduring piece of Vancouver history.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Ultimately, American Girl still has to walk a fine line between being a profitable brand and remaining—and enduring as—a safe brand for children who are still learning to navigate the world.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
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  • Machchhar said his daughter had come to visit him in hospital but got scared seeing him in his condition.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • There are few things more destabilizing than seeing an ex in the wild.
    — Eileen Kelly, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Dining here is fun, fresh, plentiful, and food is cooked to perfection—but also fuel for long game drives that will keep you feeling spritely, never weighed down.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • All together, her Paris party attire nods to the past without actually feeling retro.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Experiencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiencing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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