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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
Surveys show trust in the agencies Kennedy leads is falling, rather than rising, as the country’s health landscape undergoes dramatic change.
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Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
If a Norwegian baby undergoes a long hospitalization due to complications from RSV, the only thing their parents have to worry about is their sick baby.
—Ariana Hendrix, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
When humans leave Earth’s gravitational pull, the brain undergoes a series of physical and functional transformations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Becca Valle undergoes radiation treatment.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
In the iconic teen movie, Rachael Leigh Cook plays a nerdy girl who, in one scene, undergoes a makeover and rocks a red spaghetti strap minidress with a brown bob.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
When exposed to air, polyphenol oxidase undergoes a series of chemical reactions that produce melanin, a brownish pigment.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
He was seated in the Old Governor’s Mansion, now a historic site and Beshear’s temporary office while the nearby Capitol undergoes a years-long renovation.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
This phenomenon happens because blue light undergoes stronger atmospheric scattering than red light, and as a result, red is the most dominant color as sunlight passes through our atmosphere and reaches the moon.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
If a Norwegian baby undergoes a long hospitalization due to complications from RSV, the only thing their parents have to worry about is their sick baby.
—Ariana Hendrix, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
When humans leave Earth’s gravitational pull, the brain undergoes a series of physical and functional transformations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Becca Valle undergoes radiation treatment.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
In the iconic teen movie, Rachael Leigh Cook plays a nerdy girl who, in one scene, undergoes a makeover and rocks a red spaghetti strap minidress with a brown bob.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
When exposed to air, polyphenol oxidase undergoes a series of chemical reactions that produce melanin, a brownish pigment.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
He was seated in the Old Governor’s Mansion, now a historic site and Beshear’s temporary office while the nearby Capitol undergoes a years-long renovation.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
This phenomenon happens because blue light undergoes stronger atmospheric scattering than red light, and as a result, red is the most dominant color as sunlight passes through our atmosphere and reaches the moon.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
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Known for combining high fashion with streetwear, Bad Bunny has a reputation for adventurous and subversive style.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Our running live blog has a good summary of the affair, including celebrity endorsements and reflections on the performance.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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In addition to its intermittent interactions with the jet stream, the vortex sometimes experiences sudden warming events that weaken or stop its flow and also send outbreaks of Arctic air southward.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Additional Firefall Viewing Tips and Tricks Yosemite Valley typically experiences temperature highs in the 50s and lows just below freezing in February, but weather can be variable throughout the park.—
Mary Beth Skylis,
Outside,
7 Feb. 2026
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One gets the sense of a man perpetually drawn to the edge of the unknown, as the boy to the edge of the sea—to questions about our primordial origins, about the etiology and eschatology of our planet, about what erodes and what endures.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the eastern United States endures a frigid February, advocates for incarcerated people are bracing for the annual influx of complaints about a lack of heating and warm clothing, problems that can be exacerbated by temporary crises like power outages during a storm.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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There have been no such incidents this year, but there has been plenty of on-court drama that only international team tennis — with home and away ties, and a slot just after a Grand Slam that sees many nations’ top stars resting — can provide.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The fresh tie-up sees the introduction of the new Icon Strap boot, an evolution of the footwear brand’s Icon Low No Lace model.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Degrees lose credibility, and the CSU’s reputation in the job market suffers, especially in Southern California where employers have many alternatives.—
Andrea Mays,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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Several others were wounded and taken for treatment in Rahad, which suffers severe medical supplies shortages, like many areas in the Kordofan region, the statement said.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Well, that feels like a great place to leave it.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Order Nanee’s polenta cakes with a hearty sauce that feels indulgent without being heavy; a seasonal gnocchi, currently with acorn squash and local mushrooms; or osso buco, perfect to share.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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And by now everybody knows our crew runs the tightest and deadliest ship on the water.—
Alex Suskind,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nobody quite knows what happens to volumes if a drug price is cut, Rothschild & Co Redburn analyst Simon Baker told CNBC.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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