1
2
3
as in initiative
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in accepting
to take to or upon oneself
undertook the responsibility of raising the orphaned children as their own
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of undertaking
Joe Lynch, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
One Piece is quite an undertaking given how prolific the manga and anime are and how beloved the property is.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 2025
Peter Cohan, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
While their public engagements are more limited than normal, the King is undertaking private engagements, as well.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for undertaking
Noun
Directing a movie is a huge undertaking and accomplishment, so congrats.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
One Piece is quite an undertaking given how prolific the manga and anime are and how beloved the property is.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
Of 200 to 300 generative AI experiments the typical large company is undertaking, some 10 to 15 result in widespread internal rollouts, and perhaps one or two get released to customers, according to the Globe.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
While their public engagements are more limited than normal, the King is undertaking private engagements, as well.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for undertaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertaking
Noun
-
Wall Street may be past the worst of the tariff headlines two weeks after the initial April 2 announcement — as President Donald Trump endeavors to accomplish enormous trade deals during his 90-day pause — but volatility will continue to be a mainstay of the stock market for the foreseeable future.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
-
This suggests a thoughtful and deliberate approach to his future entertainment endeavors.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
This is rare in an industry where many companies rely on contract manufacturers and private-label products.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
-
For a team that traded for wideout DK Metcalf, then signed him to a five-year, $150 million contract, the question of who’ll be throwing him the football still looms.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
But all these initiatives took shape as Washington cut back the U.S. military presence in Asia to focus on crises in Europe and the Middle East.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
-
And post 2020, organizations’ dedication to DEI initiatives has dwindled, essentially repeating the cycle of Black folks being used and then abused.—
Joce Blake,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The administration has tried other novel ways to remove immigrants and pressure their home countries into accepting them.—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2025
-
Soriano, who awaits sentencing, also previously pleaded guilty to accepting gifts from another defense contractor, Cambridge International Systems Inc.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Since then Hutchinson has maintained that the murders were committed by two home invaders and that the family was killed in a struggle.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
-
The Tower is not always an omen of hardship and struggle.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
Noun
-
Without robust standards and awareness, pricing shifts and country of origin don’t offer much assurance of any meaningful progress.—
Zoe Bayliss Wong,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
-
But on the occasions when the ball did find him around the box, the cocky assurance that saw him nutmeg Branthwaite en route to scoring a 29-minute hat-trick in last season’s corresponding fixture was nowhere to be seen.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
No for-profit enterprise would cut off 25% or 10% of its customers for years when there is an alternative.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
-
Bryce Hodgson's comedic S1 turn as Major's roommate in the mental institution, Scott E., was so memorable that the writers brought the actor back to play twin brother Don E., part of Blaine's drug (and brain) dealing enterprise.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Instead of assuming what people want or need, AI and machine learning analyze actual data and recommend alternatives based on individual situations.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
-
The new policy also takes quite a leap by assuming that most of the nation’s elderly population have ever even heard of Twitter, including the New Jersey caller’s 96-year-old mother.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Undertaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertaking. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share