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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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Photos from the local information office in General Santos City, which has about 720,000 people, showed convenience stores and buildings crumbling in the aftermath of the quake.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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Heat to build back in Maryland experiences a brief break from the heat and humidity on Monday and Tuesday.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The issue has become increasingly prominent as North Carolina experiences a boom in data center development and other energy-intensive projects.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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The fandom endures today with album releases, a comic book series and a fan-run convention called JemCon that is currently celebrating its 20th year.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Headed by Griffith himself, the ensemble’s warmth, humor, and unmistakable chemistry helped transform a simple small-town sitcom into an American classic that endures to this day.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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How Familiar handles privacy inside your home A robot that sees and hears what happens inside your home naturally raises privacy questions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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However, her personable commanding officer Majid (Shafi al-Harthi) sees the value in her perspective when a high school student’s body turns up in the desert, and Nawal discerns clues from details which the policemen overlook, from the girl’s manicure to the embroidery on her abaya.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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The work denounces the repression and lack of human rights that Iranian society, especially women, suffers at the hands of the Iranian regime, the foundation said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The outdoor shot suffers similar shortcomings.—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
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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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