Thesaurus results for UNDERGO

undergo

verb

ˌən-dər-ˈgō

Definition of undergo

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 Without the presumption, service members would need to undergo the process of proving their service caused their condition. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 Griffin had been out since July 6 after undergoing surgery to repair a torn tendon in his left ring finger. — Jared Jones, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026 The woman who is accused of killing a Kansas City Fire Department firefighter-paramedic inside an ambulance is set to undergo a mental competency examination. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026 Prisha Mosley, now 28, was first prescribed hormones at 17 and underwent a double mastectomy at 18. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undergo

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When combined with a hot blanket of the humidity the city has endured throughout the summer, players could be forced to withdraw from their matches or push through, risking injury.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
The biggest wild card is a secret Sunday world premiere with major names promised, underscoring the festival’s enduring appeal as a place where discoveries can happen.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of endure

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The sting of the title-game loss will remain, but a little reminder from the past — directly from the players who experienced it — certainly has the chance to leave a lasting impact for the future.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Since the assault, the woman has experienced post-traumatic stress disorder, severe anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of experience

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The confusion could muddy the narrative of having the best models in the market that OpenAI would no doubt like to present ahead of a possible 2027 IPO.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Its rich, satisfying lather has a light citrus scent to make wash days feel just a little more elevated.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of have

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Missouri's confusion comes amid a spate of redistricting across the country normally seen just once a decade after each census.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
The Seahawks used that coverage on nearly 50% of its defensive snaps in the Super Bowl, the highest rate Maye saw all season.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

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