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experience

[ik-speer-ee-uhns] / ɪkˈspɪər i əns /




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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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Mexico was the only other region to experience a drop, down 1.9%.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

While Britain’s days as a military superpower ended several decades ago, its experience, training, nuclear arsenal and comparatively large military budget set it apart as a highly valuable partner for the U.S. and other nations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The experience was hands-on, welcoming and surprisingly relaxing.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Visitors can experience a variety of outdoor adventures including ziplining, canyoneering and horseback riding.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Their goal was to experience the joy and empowerment that education creates and to participate fully in American society.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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