experience
noun
a particular instance of personally encountering or undergoing something.
experiencing
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present participleof experience.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Previously, only the truly famous – actors, rock stars, pro athletes – were at risk of experiencing the anxiety of public scrutiny.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
The declining weapons stocks come as allies are experiencing delays in obtaining munitions they have purchased from the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
West Midlands Ambulance Service said when David was taken ill, the service had been experiencing "significant delays offloading patients at hospital".
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Yale researchers have previously shown that people who followed moderate calorie restriction, cutting calorie intake by 14% for two years, developed stronger immune defenses without experiencing problems related to growth or reproduction.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Sabrina calls out, reminding us to think about what we’re feeling and experiencing as we take in the images, because we will close the day with a reflection.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
