experiencing

verb

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 One of her biggest gripes is how often the beauty industry flogs acidic products to control oil production when women are experiencing hormonal imbalance. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 Research also suggested that traveling together strengthens family bonds, and experiencing new cultures firsthand helps children expand their worldview. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Writing poetry about violence is not the same as experiencing it. — Wallis Wilde-Menozzi, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 While a cause of death has not yet been reported, the actor endured serious health issues in the years after experiencing a major stroke in 2012. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Aug. 2026 The Queen previously had a pacemaker installed in January 2025 after experiencing atrial fibrillation during a ski vacation, which necessitated her being airlifted to the hospital. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 There are remaining questions about how workers are experiencing AI. — Jeffrey C. Dixon, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 This season, Massey has remained healthy and is experiencing a breakout season. — Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 Anyone experiencing severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing or chest pain, should call 911, the fire department said. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiencing
  1. undergoing
  2. having
  3. enduring
  4. seeing
  5. feeling
Verb
  • With the industry undergoing contraction and facing challenges, the name could be perceived as a metaphor about the future of the television business.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
  • What little furniture Frank did use in his own home and in those of his daring clientele followed a similar ethos, which some speculate was his extreme spin on the streamlined 18th-century furniture of Louis XVI, undergoing a resurgence at the time.
    — Architectural Digest, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of undergoing
Verb
  • Sporting is planning to stay with its MLS model of having two DPs and four U22 roster spots that only charge a certain number against the salary cap.
    — PJ Green August 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The number of Americans who report having six or more close friends has plunged by 50% this century, and the number of people reporting no close friends has skyrocketed by 400% over that same time period.
    — Ken Stern, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of having
Verb
  • In a strange way, Alexia Putellas’ move to London City Lionesses this summer encapsulates an enduring thread of recent transfer windows in the Women’s Super League.
    — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The flood was a major blow to an enduring effort to modernize the pipeline that serves 6 million visitors a year and roughly 1,600 residents of Grand Canyon Village.
    — Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of enduring
Verb
  • Lisa is seeing what this experience could be for her, which only emphasized just how bad her current situation on RHOSLC is.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Domagal-Goldman compared Roman’s capabilities to capturing an all-encompassing view of a forest as well as seeing sharp details of its trees, like leaves and birds, all at the same time.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • Mars in your sign challenges disciplined Saturn, creating the deeply irritating experience of feeling motivated and blocked at the same time.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • People start feeling uncomfortable when the dew point creeps into the 60s, particularly the mid and upper 60s.
    — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of feeling

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“Experiencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiencing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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