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 In undergoing the complex journey of self-exploration, Panic! Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025 Originally built in 1904, the structure is currently undergoing renovations to welcome Chandeleur Island Brewing Company with an onsite brewpub. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025 But traffic experts say Idahoans simply have to learn to accept the realities of living in a place undergoing a population boom. Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025 Chemotherapy is a common way of treating lymphoproliferative disorders, according to Cleveland Clinic, and Halsey has previously been open about undergoing the intravenous procedure for her illness. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undergo
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  • The event is inspired by a local legend about a great turtle forming the island long ago and celebrates the enduring nature of Mackinac Island during the quiet winter season.
    Carol Cain, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • That usually meant going to taverns and bars, and enduring long travel days by horse and buggy.
    Ayana Archie, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
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  • The man with the thankless task of sorting out the mess that is Caribbean cricket is experienced Jamaican administrator Chris Dehring, who returned to Cricket West Indies as chief executive officer in February.
    Paul Newman, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • An artist and photographer, Alolkoy is experienced with wildlife photography, documenting local birds, bobcats and coyote.
    Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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  • Ford had a challenging first half of 2025 with 88 vehicle recalls with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to NHTSA data, which now surpasses the record set by General Motors of 77 recalls for all of 2014, the Detroit Free Press previously reported.
    Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Ohio has 13 Costco warehouse locations.
    Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • East Ridge High School’s football stadium was a riot of color and noise early Friday evening, a near-capacity crowd excited to see the host Raptors meet Metro East Conference rival Mounds View.
    Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
  • So Instacart is reviewing orders from last October to see what might be filling trick-or-treaters’ bags across the country this year.
    Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025

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“Undergo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergo. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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