experience
Usage
What is another way to say experience?
The verb experience implies being affected by what one meets with: to experience a change of heart, bitter disappointment. Undergo usually refers to the bearing or enduring of something hard, difficult, disagreeable, or dangerous: to undergo severe hardships, an operation.
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What was once an affordable outing for ordinary Austrians has become an upmarket experience "reimagined" for the age of mass tourism, said the anthropologist.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
He had experience before high school, and once Randolph convinced him to make the switch, everything clicked into place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Former PE teacher Kai Fagan met his now wife, Sanam Harrinanan, when he won the 2023 series, an experience he says transformed his life.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
That single experience doesn’t justify hiring a financial adviser.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 25, 2026
Between the bases and the institute, we thought the area would help us build our life and experience the American dream.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
Most people were eager to share their own experiences: the pains and the pleasures of aging, what they look forward to and reflect back upon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
The gut microbiome consists of trillions of bacteria that live in the digestive system and affect many aspects of health, including the way the body experiences pain.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
Los Angeles’ water system experiences leaks daily, which rarely garner much attention, but several more significant breaks in the last decade have renewed concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
People in towns and villages around Madrid have been relaying their experiences of escaping the fires, some with just the clothes they were wearing.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
One day, after everybody had been to visit the Collaborative Classroom at least once, Mr. Terupt decided we needed to discuss our group experiences.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
The Westside has experienced the highest number of leaks across the city’s water distribution system over the past 10 years, according to the utility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
The last time the United States experienced such a high number of measles cases was in 1991, when 9,643 cases were recorded.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
The report also found inflation for low-income households stood at 3.6%, lower than the rate experienced by pensioners but still above the island-wide average.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Canada and Mexico have also experienced major outbreaks involving multiple deaths, raising concerns about whether North America can maintain its measles elimination status.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
“They’re experienced seamen. I’m sure Marco would have made it to shelter in time, so he’ll be fine.”
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
Primark, which has more than 190 UK stores, has been experiencing a drop in like-for-like sales, a key measure in the retail industry.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
The strong earnings underscore the Chinese battery maker’s ability to outgrow the broader EV market, which is experiencing slowing demand, especially in China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
In the central region of Aichi, which includes Nagoya and is experiencing some of the most intense heat, 116 people were taken to hospital on Wednesday, officials said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The news comes as the summer box office is experiencing its own revival.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
“If justice prevails, would experiencing Alan’s prejudice have been worth it?”
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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