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 However, this masterpiece of art is temporarily residing in The British Museum in London, England, on a historic once-in-a-generation agreement from France while its permanent home undergoes major museum renovations. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The Mary Kay seminar, which has called the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center home for years, is on tour while the convention center undergoes those remodels. — Bo Evans, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Shares of Dick's have gained roughly 5% year to date as its subsidiary Foot Locker undergoes an overhaul of its corporate strategy. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 Tritium undergoes radioactive decay, emitting particles that can degrade porous materials over time. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 Mira Furlan played Delenn, the Minbari ambassador who undergoes a physical transformation to bridge her species and humanity, and later marries Sheridan. — Jp Mangalindan, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026 As Mountain Vista undergoes its first major transition, other schools are alert to the new possibilities that await this year. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026 Every baker that comes through the establishment’s kitchen doors undergoes a thorough training process to ensure a consistent and near-flawless bake each time. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 But Cashman wouldn’t rule anything out, saying the Yankees would gain more clarity on Judge’s timeline once the star right fielder undergoes another round of re-imaging. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026

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Ryan Hawk is the host of The Learning Leader Show, which is regularly ranked among the top business podcasts in the world and has millions of listeners annually.

— Big Think, Big Think, 5 Aug. 2026
My mom has great style year round, but the fall is when her wardrobe really shines.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of has

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If the primary diver becomes trapped, entangled, or experiences an emergency underwater, the backup diver's only job is to rescue the rescuer.

— Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
On average, the same place experiences totality only once every 300 to 400 years, which explains why they’re often described as once-in-a-lifetime events.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of experiences

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As the Korean Peninsula swelters through a heat wave, North Korean state media has touted everything from dog-meat soup to chicken broth as ways to cope, while portraying Kim Jong Un as a leader who endures harsh conditions alongside his people.

— Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Multiple fashions have come and gone in the last decade, though the cover designer’s art still endures in an era of cheap artificial intelligence.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of endures

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Questions remain about exactly how transits through the strait will be managed and whether Washington and its allies will agree to any new arrangement that sees Hormuz jointly controlled by Iran and Oman.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Mekai, when Kanan goes to Raq’s house and sees her body on the floor, what was that like for you?

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of sees

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Despite being a fun Ant-Man sequel with enjoyable set pieces and the addition of The Pfeiffer, the film suffers from a lack of focus.

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
There’s little dispute that the ACA suffers from some fraud, as do most government programs.

— Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of suffers

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In an exclusive chat with PEOPLE at the premiere on Sunday, Hathaway opened up about how pregnancy feels different this time around in her 40s.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
But more often than not, teens intentionally choose a new style that feels authentic to them, according to Roots.

— Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

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