Thesaurus results for EXPERIENCING

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 While filming the video, Musgraves received a text from her dad that Nana had been rushed to the hospital after experiencing a health issue. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 Hosted by the Haus of Moulin Noir in collaboration with the Defiance Project, the event brought ballroom into a church sanctuary, drawing longtime competitors alongside people experiencing the culture for the first time. — Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 The film follows a daughter trying to accompany her mother through her final stage, navigating the challenge of remaining close without denying the loss or imposing a particular way of experiencing it. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 Industry research suggests enterprises are experiencing this shift rapidly. — Prajkta Waditwar, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The ten farmers in the group are experiencing an alternative to industrial farming that focuses on the health of the farmer, the farm, the animal, and the consumer. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 The ultra-violent mayhem simply doesn’t fit well with such comic touches as Hank continuing to carry the parakeet in the birdcage around even while being chased by the bad guys and Ben experiencing a panic attack at an inopportune moment. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 As the community continues to take shape, buyers can begin exploring available home opportunities now and look forward to experiencing the new models this fall. — Jenuane Communities, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The auction houses are experiencing soaring activities in the luxury category and according to an ArtTactic report, collectibles such as watches, design and memorabilia grew by 25 percent in the first half of 2026. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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After multiple days undergoing tests, Lewis was officially diagnosed with giant cell arteritis in August 2021.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Once known primarily as a studio tour park, Universal has been undergoing a large-scale overhaul throughout the last decade-plus, adding immersive lands such as the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of undergoing

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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

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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

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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

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