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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
The Asava expression begins in ex-bourbon casks and then undergoes secondary maturation in casks seasoned with Indian Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Cracks can develop over time as the fruit ages or undergoes stress during growth, transportation, or storage.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
In the end, as Watson undergoes surgery to treat his tumor, his fate remains unknown.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
The team also spoke to experimenting with the show’s tone, with Ahmed saying that because the protagonist undergoes an identity crisis, the show should also.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 May 2026
His departure comes at an uncharted time for CBS, as the company undergoes several leadership changes.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The endocannabinoid system—a brain system that regulates mood, sleep, memory and appetite—also undergoes substantial growth and signaling activity during adolescence.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
If the veteran can return in a couple of weeks the club may prefer to keep Mayer at second, but if Story undergoes surgery and is sidelined for several months, bumping Mayer over makes more sense.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 May 2026
The Preakness took place at Laurel Park as Pimlico undergoes renovations.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Cracks can develop over time as the fruit ages or undergoes stress during growth, transportation, or storage.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
In the end, as Watson undergoes surgery to treat his tumor, his fate remains unknown.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
The team also spoke to experimenting with the show’s tone, with Ahmed saying that because the protagonist undergoes an identity crisis, the show should also.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 May 2026
His departure comes at an uncharted time for CBS, as the company undergoes several leadership changes.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The endocannabinoid system—a brain system that regulates mood, sleep, memory and appetite—also undergoes substantial growth and signaling activity during adolescence.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
If the veteran can return in a couple of weeks the club may prefer to keep Mayer at second, but if Story undergoes surgery and is sidelined for several months, bumping Mayer over makes more sense.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 May 2026
The Preakness took place at Laurel Park as Pimlico undergoes renovations.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
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The team has only one main pitcher, Taylor Tinsley, who’s spent the most time in the circle in the NCAA tournament with 29-1/3 innings pitched.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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For example some restaurants, such as the main restaurant ALBA, can be set up with ramps, while the hotel has wheelchairs available onsite that are suited to hard surfaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Verb
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To pull off this major feat, your body produces approximately 50% more blood, which increases circulation and makes the skin appear vibrant, plump, and radiant (for some moms at least—not everyone experiences a glow, unfortunately).—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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As the crocodile spins, the prey experiences immense torsional and shear forces.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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But the string quartet endures precisely because tension between the voices is part of the form, not a failure of it.—
Rafael Pimentel Pinto,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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In 2022, shoe manufacturer Footwear Unlimited entered into a licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group to manage the brand and continues to drive the vision, innovation and design that endures today.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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When her mother’s former gallerist reaches out with the offer of a show in exchange for the series’ completion, Indigo sees it as a financial lifeline—and in the face of her mother’s staunch refusal, decides to finish the series herself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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In an episode filled with tragic endings for various characters, including Rue herself, Faye sees some kind of hope on the horizon.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Moore said his daughter suffers from mental health and substance abuse issues but said his daughter did not swing back at the officer.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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When Humility is missing, judgment narrows, learning slows, and innovation suffers.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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But there are signs the government feels more confident of its hold over the area.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Energy markets don’t stop at state lines, so when one state rewrites the rules for major producers, every state feels it at the pump and on the power bill.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Nobody knows how often adverse events occur, said Kristen Nixon, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has studied posts about weight loss drugs on Reddit, a popular online forum.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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She’s made a career out of being a normal person who knows a lot about technology but never gets carried away by sci-fi fantasies.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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