as in to endure
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
some people undergo a complete transformation while away at college
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Recent Examples of undergo
The lack of gravity is also a potential problem for a body that’s both under strain and undergoing significant changes from carrying a child.
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Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
When Max Roach released his 1968 album, Members, Don’t Git Weary, the broader Black political movement in America was undergoing a transformation.
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Rae-Aila Crumble,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
The elderly German shepherd was rescued and is undergoing medical evaluation and treatment at Broward County Animal Care, police said.
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Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
In addition, the site will undergo construction of a new visitor center and museum.
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Amen Galinato,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
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Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
When Max Roach released his 1968 album, Members, Don’t Git Weary, the broader Black political movement in America was undergoing a transformation.
—
Rae-Aila Crumble,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
The elderly German shepherd was rescued and is undergoing medical evaluation and treatment at Broward County Animal Care, police said.
—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
In addition, the site will undergo construction of a new visitor center and museum.
—
Amen Galinato,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
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And in a strange way, Brazil’s early elimination from that tournament 44 years ago has only added to their enduring appeal — with the team more fondly remembered than the country’s victorious sides in 1994 and 2002.
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The Toronto Blue Jays are enduring a disappointing 2026 season, struggling with inconsistency despite high expectations.
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Between the two cities, the similarities and differences in the origins of those communities make Melbourne’s culinary fabric both innately familiar to Angelenos, and also something wholly distinct to experience.
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The City of Sacramento unveiled a new safe camping site in the River District on Tuesday, offering temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness while city leaders face new scrutiny over the effectiveness of the city's shelter system.
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Mbappé, one of two men to have a hat trick in a World Cup final, scored his 13th and 14th World Cup goals in France's 3-1 tournament-opening victory against Senegal.
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During a childhood fight, Aemond had his eye cut out by Rhaenyra’s son Lucerys and stole her family’s ferocious, powerful red dragon Vhagar.
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While many people were surprised to see the warning pop up on their phones, especially those living hundreds of miles from the epicenter, officials say the ShakeAlert system is designed to err on the side of caution.
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She was last seen wearing a black shirt and shorts, police said.
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“Undergo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergo. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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