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
Researchers found that a daily 2,000 IU dose of vitamin D nearly doubled the rate of complete cancer disappearance in women undergoing breast cancer chemotherapy — and the findings are sparking a much bigger conversation about how well most of us are actually managing our vitamin D levels.
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
But the area around the ground is undergoing a major facelift ahead of the World Cup.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Nix recently underwent a second ankle procedure in Alabama to clean up some issues, sources told The Post’s Parker Gabriel.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
The landscape of digital finance and technology is undergoing a big shift as industry leaders move to align their structures with the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
But the area around the ground is undergoing a major facelift ahead of the World Cup.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Nix recently underwent a second ankle procedure in Alabama to clean up some issues, sources told The Post’s Parker Gabriel.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
The landscape of digital finance and technology is undergoing a big shift as industry leaders move to align their structures with the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Her campaign drew on the enduring appeal of Fujimorismo—a political current associated with her father’s rule that combines strong executive leadership, political conservatism, and a hard-line approach to security.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
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From the transformative power of novels to raising a Black son in a turbulent era, Ward offers a deeply moving testament to resilience, storytelling, and the enduring beauty of life.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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Meadows told the lawmakers how painful all the delays were and about the suffering Cindy experienced in her final moments alive.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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During each flight, payloads can experience a short window of microgravity that lasts just over two minutes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Given the risks and the uncertainty around all aspects of the war, Kashkari said the Fed may even have to raise rates.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Plummer even had time to throw, as the offensive line held up in protection and kept the quarterback upright then entire game.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The fact is that recent or older series can gain new footholds with modern viewers who haven’t seen them.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Actor Sarah Jessica Parker was seen walking down the grand staircase at the New York Public Library with Queen Camilla after a literacy event this afternoon.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Undergo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergo. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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