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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 undergoes
This temporary form of hair shedding is called telogen effluvium and can happen any time the body undergoes significant physiological or psychological strain.
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Julia Sullivan, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
The hotel’s announcement on March 5 notes that the Chalet will serve as the heart of hotel operations while the main manor undergoes repair, and that access to the hotel spa, The Retreat at Castle Hill by Farmaesthetics, will be temporarily located on the Chalet’s upper level.
—Savana Dunning, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
White Tea White tea undergoes the least processing, resulting in higher antioxidant content.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Joan undergoes the procedure and wakes up a beautiful blonde destined for the crown, but at what cost?
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to play their 2027 home games at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium while their stadium in Jacksonville undergoes renovation.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
The center’s president, Richard Grenell, said a new venue was currently being sought as the building undergoes renovations, beginning around Independence Day.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
The concert is presented in partnership with Miami-Dade County Auditorium as part of its Away From Home series, launched while the historic venue undergoes renovations.
—Megan Fitzgerald, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Sauerkraut Sauerkraut undergoes a fermentation process similar to kimchi, but with much milder flavors.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Julia Sullivan, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
The hotel’s announcement on March 5 notes that the Chalet will serve as the heart of hotel operations while the main manor undergoes repair, and that access to the hotel spa, The Retreat at Castle Hill by Farmaesthetics, will be temporarily located on the Chalet’s upper level.
—Savana Dunning, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
White Tea White tea undergoes the least processing, resulting in higher antioxidant content.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Joan undergoes the procedure and wakes up a beautiful blonde destined for the crown, but at what cost?
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to play their 2027 home games at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium while their stadium in Jacksonville undergoes renovation.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
The center’s president, Richard Grenell, said a new venue was currently being sought as the building undergoes renovations, beginning around Independence Day.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
The concert is presented in partnership with Miami-Dade County Auditorium as part of its Away From Home series, launched while the historic venue undergoes renovations.
—Megan Fitzgerald, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Sauerkraut Sauerkraut undergoes a fermentation process similar to kimchi, but with much milder flavors.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
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Every city has a notorious nightclub or bar worth visiting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Every sentence has extra nuance, so stay aware of your word choice.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In addition to the person who experiences obstructive sleep apnea, romantic partners are affected, too.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
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After someone experiences a significant trauma to their body—such as a high-speed ski crash that fractures their leg—the surrounding muscles can rapidly bleed and swell.—
Claire Maldarelli,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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Buying a brand-new car is the least affordable option and the owner endures extreme depreciation within the first few years.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Whether Washington rebuilds a coherent, credible Africa strategy — one grounded in trade certainty, institutional capacity, and mutual respect — will determine whether Jackson’s vision endures or becomes a relic of a different political age.—
Alexanderia Baker-Haidara,
semafor.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The women’s proposition sees quarter-zips (a key trend of the season, popularized by Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel runway), polo tops, tees and shirts of many kinds, colors and finishes–short- and long-sleeve–with generous use of checks and stripes.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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The ability for chatbots to ask follow-up questions and elicit key details from users is one area where Wachter sees room for improvement.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Courteney Cox's Gale Weathers, now a reporter for NY's Channel 7, also suffers from nerve damage in her hand caused by the Ghostface attack in her Manhattan apartment in the previous film.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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At the center is Kimberly, who is turning 16, but suffers from an affliction that ages her body at four to five times the pace of a normal human.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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The neighborhood/area NoMad has transformed in the past few years, now competing with the Lower East Side and the West Village for the coolest on the island—and the area feels like a perfect combo of the two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The minute Monica sits down and starts barking orders in the ER, everyone feels much better.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Shakespeare’s fierce and primal tragedy follows the celebrated warrior who knows how to conquer enemies but not how to win hearts.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Miller also pointed to Miami switching things up, but knows that can’t be an excuse.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Undergoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoes. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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