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
Since undergoing hip surgery following that season, he’s been dominant.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
The Islanders underwent a game-changing recoupling that viewers voted upon, and a dumping voted upon by their fellow Islanders.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 June 2025
In the 1830s, wood construction underwent a significant shift with the introduction of balloon framing.
—Pablo Moyano Fernández, The Conversation, 23 June 2025
But for a long time, Wendy was the only half of the pair undergoing treatment for cancer — until now.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 June 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
The Islanders underwent a game-changing recoupling that viewers voted upon, and a dumping voted upon by their fellow Islanders.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 June 2025
In the 1830s, wood construction underwent a significant shift with the introduction of balloon framing.
—Pablo Moyano Fernández, The Conversation, 23 June 2025
But for a long time, Wendy was the only half of the pair undergoing treatment for cancer — until now.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergo
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PepsiCo’s portfolio evolved, profits endured and global impact deepened.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Latinas of all backgrounds have endured being typecast as a slutty Maria or subservient Lupe.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Experts say these failures indicate that the plane could have experienced a catastrophic loss of hydraulic, electrical or engine power while airborne.—
Mika Gröndahl,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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There’s no way to experience everything Epic Universe has to offer in a day.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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In addition to having extra savings, users also benefit from an enhanced shopping experience.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2025
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However, it was noted that the victim had a low resting heart rate, dental phobia and had a history of fainting, which the complaint said Watkins did not investigate or document.—
Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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And club captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is first on the list of those the club would like to see leave before the end of the transfer window.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Lorde keeps it casual in New York as she is seen outside of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on June 24.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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“Undergo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergo. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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