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 plane has undergone a $10 million conversion to transform it into a modern marvel, while still retaining that retro feel and look.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
Anyone confirmed to have inactive or active TB should undergo treatment to cure the infection.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
The Suns are expected to undergo massive changes this offseason, with Durant being seen as a strong trade candidate.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Some stars undergo what are called superflares, which are ridiculously powerful, reaching a total energy of 1029 joules, or the equivalent of what the sun emits over the course of 20 minutes.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 1 May 2025
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
Anyone confirmed to have inactive or active TB should undergo treatment to cure the infection.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
The Suns are expected to undergo massive changes this offseason, with Durant being seen as a strong trade candidate.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Some stars undergo what are called superflares, which are ridiculously powerful, reaching a total energy of 1029 joules, or the equivalent of what the sun emits over the course of 20 minutes.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergo
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Urban’s 18-year span between top new artist and entertainer of the year is the longest of any recipient and is a testament to his enduring career.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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O’Neil died in 2006, at 94, but his dream has endured.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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As more than 100 wildfires burn across Florida, much of the state is experiencing a drought.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Large swaths of Portugal, Spain, parts of France, and Italy experienced a massive power outage around 11:40 am (Lisbon time) on April 28.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2025
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Choose your battles wisely—some arguments aren’t worth winning (or having).—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Elsewhere, Colorado does have strict policies in place for its athletics Hall of Fame.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Back to battle once again for their lives and a giant cash prize, the wordless preview sees contestants facing a series of high-stakes situations, involving guns, fists and an ominous giant gumball machine.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Southern Baptist churches lost more than a quarter-million members nationwide in 2024, the 18th straight year of decline, but saw baptism and attendance numbers rise.—
Frank E. Lockwood,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2025
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“Undergo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergo. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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