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 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 When a dental group undergoes a major platform transition, the technology tends to be the smallest part of the challenge. — Eric Giesecke, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
  1. has
  2. experiences
  3. endures
  4. sees
  5. suffers
  6. feels
  7. knows
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • One person experiences conflict as an urgent threat to the relationship and needs to resolve it immediately.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
  • If someone experiences or sees any of the following behaviors in someone after a blow to the head, call for emergency services.
    — Connie Etermadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of experiences
Verb
  • Korean action director Na Hong-jin made a splash with this premiere, in which the town of Hope endures an alien invasion.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Known as Iron Week, the competition is led by three-time Olympic triathlete Danylo Sapunov, who supports veterans as the country endures more than four years of war since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of endures
Verb
  • No country has marshaled those efforts like China, where the government sees Tibet, and its Himalayan borderlands, as critical to its national and energy security.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Wall Street sees new treatments as an untapped goldmine, full of consumers who are willing to pay out-of-pocket for better options, reminiscent of the boom in GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.
    — Avalon Pernell, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of sees
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Still, there’s something about going back to basics at the dawn of a new season that feels especially right.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Wear it with leggings for a travel outfit that feels a little more elevated than wearing a sweatsuit.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of feels
Verb
  • Who knows, maybe there is a little girl whose dream is to be a writer and singer.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The honest answer is that in 2026, nobody knows which of them sells more goods to American consumers.
    — Jason Goldberg, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of knows

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