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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The New York Mets are enduring a harsh stretch of the season and fans are getting frustrated.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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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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Many families experience some form of infertility or other reproductive health challenges.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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With a sateen-weave finish, the sheets and pillowcases have a silky feel and a temperature-regulating design to help sleepers stay cool at night.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
29 June 2025
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Paul Goldschmidt had one of just three Yankees hits in Saturday’s 7-0 loss to the A’s, but that didn’t stop him from sharing some self-depreciation after the game.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 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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Kyle Rittenhouse, who rose to fame in conservative circles during the pandemic, is now nowhere to be seen online.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2025
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“Undergo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergo. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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