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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 uranium used in nuclear fuel undergoes an enrichment process to increase the levels of the more radioactive U-235 form.
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Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
The trailer teases Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular creature, who undergoes an intense transformation that leaves the townspeople terrified.
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Tanya Fedak,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Why Astronomers Are Watching So Closely T Coronae Borealis is a recurrent nova — a rare stellar event in which a white dwarf undergoes a powerful thermonuclear eruption on its surface.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
How Heat Actually Works In The Body During a sauna session, heart rate climbs to 100 to 150 beats per minute and the cardiovascular system undergoes thermoregulatory conditioning that resembles moderate aerobic exercise without the mechanical load.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Sourdough undergoes natural fermentation rather than relying on additives found in baker's yeast.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 June 2026
Branse also emphasized that while the public doesn’t get a voice about the settlement proposal, residents will get to speak about the project itself when Costco undergoes a hearing for its special permit request.
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Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Every Orkin technician undergoes an intensive, 160-hour simulation training program at their dedicated center before entering the field.
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Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Sam undergoes quite the transformation to make this rock star vampire persona believable.
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Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
The trailer teases Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular creature, who undergoes an intense transformation that leaves the townspeople terrified.
—
Tanya Fedak,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Why Astronomers Are Watching So Closely T Coronae Borealis is a recurrent nova — a rare stellar event in which a white dwarf undergoes a powerful thermonuclear eruption on its surface.
—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
How Heat Actually Works In The Body During a sauna session, heart rate climbs to 100 to 150 beats per minute and the cardiovascular system undergoes thermoregulatory conditioning that resembles moderate aerobic exercise without the mechanical load.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Sourdough undergoes natural fermentation rather than relying on additives found in baker's yeast.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 June 2026
Branse also emphasized that while the public doesn’t get a voice about the settlement proposal, residents will get to speak about the project itself when Costco undergoes a hearing for its special permit request.
—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Every Orkin technician undergoes an intensive, 160-hour simulation training program at their dedicated center before entering the field.
—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Sam undergoes quite the transformation to make this rock star vampire persona believable.
—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
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The sport has a big future because of you guys.
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Legend has it that when an unsuspecting new man on the paper’s composing desk left out the agate type one day there were lots of problems for bettors and bookies across the city.
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Situated near the Blue Mountains, Spring Valley experiences cooler temperatures than many nearby vineyards, often beginning harvest one to two weeks later than wineries just a few miles away.
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The storms, Mekkhala and Higos, have dumped heavy rain and damaged roads as Japan experiences its annual rainy season.
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Unlike Isabelle in the film, who endures years of illness before her death, her sister is alive and well.
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Fortune’s journey to this point is a bit like the odyssey that the main character in his feature endures over the course of a day in Atlanta.
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As Droga sees it, the advertising industry is very much in the throes of a profound technological shift.
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On average, the region sees its first 100-degree day on July 1.
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However, Shwaiki concluded she’s been exposed to both secondhand smoke and environmental pollution and suffers from chronic bronchitis.
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Was this simply a sinkhole in a cemetery dating to 1854 that is in an area with underground springs, suffers from an aging drainage system and is riddled with woodchuck tunnels?
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There’s no denying that Lola Tung has impeccable style—I’m constantly referencing her fierce street style looks—so copying her accessory of choice feels like a safe move.
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General Daily Insight for June 27, 2026 Steady progress feels better than a sprint.
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Uruguay knows avoiding defeat will be enough to progress as either the runner-up or one of the lucky third-place finishers.
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Both Sydney’s and Carmy’s reactions are subdued — neither knows how to process it.
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“Undergoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoes. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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