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
Ava Cooper, who was born in 2014 with several heart defects, underwent her first open-heart surgery at just six days old, SWNS reported.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Star Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk has reportedly undergone surgery to tend to injuries that hobbled him late last season and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season as a result.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Bieber — the 2020 Cy Young winner with a career mark of 62-32 with a 3.22 ERA — underwent Tommy John surgery.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
The restaurant underwent another inspection on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and passed with a green placard.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Star Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk has reportedly undergone surgery to tend to injuries that hobbled him late last season and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season as a result.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Bieber — the 2020 Cy Young winner with a career mark of 62-32 with a 3.22 ERA — underwent Tommy John surgery.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
The restaurant underwent another inspection on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and passed with a green placard.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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From glamorous sitcom star to enduring pop culture icon, Barbara Eden’s career has spanned more than six decades — filled with laughter, magic, and unforgettable moments.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Phoenix Mercury are getting a rare break this weekend after enduring one of the WNBA's toughest stretches of the season.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Last but certainly not least, beginning September 1, Krispy Kreme is giving fans a chance to win a trip to either Universal Studios Hollywood or Universal Orlando Resort to experience the magic and excitement of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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While that is a hefty shortfall, communities leaders are searching for ways to find the money so the project can come to the historically Black neighborhood that experienced displacement in the 1960s due to the interstate being built in its community.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Rapids, who sat in 10th when Mihailovic departed, have seven games to go in the regular season.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
17 Aug. 2025
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Padres relievers had the better game, but the Kershaw-Vásquez result was a two-run deficit.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Remove personal information from your account that others can see, such as your telephone number or address. Don’t accept friend requests from strangers.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Joseph Russell, a corn and soybean farmer from Muncie, has seen these effects firsthand.—
Lluvia Gaucin,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Undergo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergo. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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