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
High vaccination rates build herd immunity, which helps prevent disease transmission to high-risk groups including newborns, the elderly and cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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Allison Ong, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Since Mod Pizza has been gone less than 12 months, the request will undergo a Special Use Review and does not require a public hearing, according to city documents.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 12 Jan. 2026
While the games look the same for fans watching at home, the web of relationships getting content from stadium grass to TV glass has undergone a revolution in recent years.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 Jan. 2026
This issue has undergone numerous pushes but has never been fully successful in either chamber.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2026
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Allison Ong, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Since Mod Pizza has been gone less than 12 months, the request will undergo a Special Use Review and does not require a public hearing, according to city documents.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 12 Jan. 2026
While the games look the same for fans watching at home, the web of relationships getting content from stadium grass to TV glass has undergone a revolution in recent years.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 Jan. 2026
This issue has undergone numerous pushes but has never been fully successful in either chamber.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2026
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Elordi plays Dorrigo Evans, an army surgeon who becomes a war hero after enduring some time in captivity in a Japanese Prisoner of War camp.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Long before Maduro’s capture, severe blackouts were sidelining life in Cuba, where people endured long lines at gas stations and supermarkets amid the island nation’s worst economic crisis in decades.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Just about every corner of North America has experienced a super-sized helping of continentality in this winter’s weather.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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For most fans, bringing home a souvenir from a live sporting event is one of the most exciting things to experience.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Boston's David Pastrnak had an assist on Lindholm's goal to extend his scoring streak to four games, with four goals and four assists in that span.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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While past studies have shown that dairy products may have a protective effect against dementia, how specific dairy products affect cognitive health remains unclear.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Carolina Panthers saw their season come to an end in a way that tugged on all sorts of emotions — after a game that was equal parts thrilling and blissful and heartbreaking.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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His car was seen arriving shortly before the time the murders were believed to have been committed and left shortly after, according to court documents.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Undergo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergo. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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