Thesaurus results for UNDERGOES

undergoes

verb

present tense third-person singular of undergo

as in has

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 For the film, Hossain said that Badhon called in her real doctor to inject her during a scene where her character undergoes painful platelet-rich plasma injections. — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 While both undergo steps in manufacturing to eliminate potentially harmful microorganisms, liquid infant formula in ready-to-feed bottles undergoes an additional sterility step to become commercially sterile. — Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Historic Preservation Commission members voted Thursday to approve exterior changes to the mansion’s original design plan as the building, now more than a century old, undergoes restoration and renovation as part of a new residential development. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The drawing on Wednesday comes as the game undergoes its biggest expansion in years. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 While Perez undergoes treatment, the family is trying to figure out what could have triggered the mental health crisis. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The impact of weight-loss drugs That logic is being tested as the food sector undergoes a significant disruption. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 The photographer also came in second in the Research in Action category, which depicted researchers in the Everglades as the ecosystem undergoes longterm restoration. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 And in essence, Kris undergoes her transition, venturing from being uncomfortable in her own skin and discovering how to surrender to erotic, sometimes dangerous desires. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

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The retailer’s massive shoe collection has tons of trip-ready styles, including water-resistant mules, best-selling sneakers, and flats designed for on-the-go wear.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
The Dune star has five older half siblings from her father’s previous relationship.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of has

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One levitates, a second hears the voices of the dead, a third experiences the entire geologic history of the Andean mountain range inside his own body.

— Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
If the nation or city experiences an economic slowdown, rents and real estate values could soften in New York City.

— Remy Raisner, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of experiences

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The AfD’s success shows the mounting tensions within Germany over whether that identity endures at the core of the new German state or has now outlived its usefulness.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
Still, the Pyakurel home endures as both a marvel and a reminder as the single structure left standing in a landscape reshaped by loss.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of endures

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The company sees the rocket becoming a workhorse launcher of small to medium-size satellites down the road, and its infrastructure supports that vision.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Kendra Ramsey, executive director of the California Bicycle Coalition, sees the expansion of Waymo as a safety benefit, rather than a concern.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of sees

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Enemies simply disappear from the battlefield following a level, and the player’s soldier never suffers from any mental or physical injuries.

— Susan Page, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Trump may be fighting the ‘lame duck’ factor Second-term presidents typically see their power and influence wane during their last two years, particularly if their party suffers big midterm defeats.

— Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of suffers

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And while the Lanterns are sort of wrong about the latter (more on that to follow), the jump to the former conclusion feels a tad out of the blue.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
So pegging the Saints’ second-year quarterback as one of the top three passers in the NFC feels pretty bold.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of feels

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Defensive lineman Zach Sieler knows a little something about that.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Brown, who was the head coach at Troy from 2015 to 2018 and West Virginia from 2019-2024, at least knows the realities of coaching a Group of Six program.

— Mac Engel September 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

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