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experience

[ik-speer-ee-uhns] / ɪkˈspɪər i əns /




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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The figures show during May there were 2,241 patients a day, on average, who experience corridor care, while on wards there were 669.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Distinctive and memorable, this architectural retreat offers a rare opportunity to experience the tranquility of the Hollywood Hills while remaining moments from the energy of the city.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

According to the data, cells first experience a decline in stress resistance and disruptions in protein homeostasis, the system responsible for maintaining protein stability.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

"When they begin to feel they are no longer needed, they experience a profound sense of emptiness."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s only 6.2 miles, and Jonah and I need to run nine for our training plan, but we decided to sign up to get some racing experience.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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