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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

encountering

/ɛnˈkaʊntərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does encountering mean?

verb

To come into contact or have an encounter with someone or something, often unexpectedly. To meet or experience something new or unfamiliar.

Example

"While hiking, she was encountering a bear in the woods."

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