undergoes

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 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 The historic jackpot comes as Powerball undergoes its biggest international expansion in years. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 12 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 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 Some of that wastewater undergoes additional filtration and disinfection for reuse before being spread directly on landscapes or crops. Joan Rose, The Conversation, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
Verb
  • Bristol Myers Squibb, or BMS, has a program to make its drugs available in lower-income countries.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Historically, the ruling party in Nigeria's presidential elections usually has a higher chance of winning when the race features more than one prominent opposition candidate.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • In the book, John, struggling with dementia, experiences a moment of spiritual and emotional reckoning, apologizes to Lucky for his deception and criminal lifestyle.
    Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Misinterpreting victims’ behaviors With this understanding, consider someone who experiences a trauma at the hands of a professional during an appointment.
    Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Reports have surfaced this week of mental health concerns aboard the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln as its crew endures more than 200 days without a port call during operations against Iran.
    Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Blue Jays struggled to produce runs consistently for much of the season, while Guerrero endures one of the worst power stretches of his career.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The way Rosado sees it, the role changes are key for Duarte and others.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Beijing sees green tech as a source of energy security, future prosperity and influence abroad.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Starter has trouble settling in on the road as Washington suffers fourth straight loss.
    Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
  • If the kitchen cannot move food efficiently, the restaurant suffers.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • Even a conservative turtleneck minidress feels more alluring when paired with black boots in soft leather.
    Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2026
  • General Daily Insight for August 16, 2026 Connection feels sweeter when expectations stay realistic.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • And who knows about Newcastle, who have lost three crucial players and only really brought in promising youngsters, all of whom will be managed by someone recruited from the Saudi Pro League.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Beast in Me showrunner Howard Gordon knows there was one scene in the Netflix limited series that was divisive because of its brutality.
    Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026

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“Undergoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoes. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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