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 At Equinix, Wellise said each new site undergoes a water risk analysis to determine which external cooling method to deploy in areas with scarce water. — Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 Known for its rare trees, this scenic spot about an hour’s drive west of Tallahassee undergoes a dramatic autumn shift in November. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2026 Another image captures Gellar and her husband together at the track, while a third shows Rocky wearing a helmet as his go-kart undergoes an inspection. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 To strengthen the troublesome solar cell interface, the NIMTE research team inserted an ultra-thin indium chloride intermediate layer that undergoes a localized reaction upon heating. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 The Plaza Hotel will close in January 2027 for at least four years as the landmark undergoes extensive restoration work, the hotel said in a press release shared with Fox News Digital. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 As China undergoes a prolonged market reset, luxury players are closing unproductive stores, exploring untapped regional markets and unlocking differentiated crowds with pop-up formats. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026 Desperate to get that handsome life back, Hagen undergoes an experimental procedure that initially works only to give way to a scary new reality with shape-shifting skin. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 The rare-earth concentrate then undergoes an extraction process to isolate specific rare earths, such as neodymium or dysprosium. — Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Oct. 2026
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  • The highest room category at the hotel is a 1,109-square-feet spa suite that has its own private whirlpool and treatment room, with a 25-minute massage included in the room rate.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Those who checked Truth Social after CNN projected that the Democratic party would capture the House of Representatives were also set up for disappointment, as the president has yet to comment on those results as well.
    — Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
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  • Frustrated neighbors noted that severe water accumulation remains a recurring issue whenever the region experiences multiple consecutive days of heavy rainfall.
    — Anna McAllister, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • These findings do not mean that everyone experiences the same amount of bone loss or develops osteoporosis.
    — Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026
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  • Or is that simply naivete borne of the American myth that our candidates’ attentiveness extends beyond the ballot box and endures long after Election Day?
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • With 210 guest rooms, including nine suites, and a towering two-story lobby, the family DNA for big and bold endures three generations later.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
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  • What the viewer sees is how a GM’s decisions require expertise extending beyond straight analytical capability.
    — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • As King Olav Haraldsson wages a brutal campaign to unite Norway under one throne and one God, Aud, a gifted blacksmith, sees her world torn apart.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
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  • The man suffers an allergic reaction, Allan’s amateur attempt at first aid fails and the client dies.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In the social sector, strategic planning often suffers from optimism bias—leadership teams frequently pencil in arbitrary 5% to 10% annual revenue increases into multi-year plans, hoping top-line growth will magically outrun macroeconomic realities.
    — Carol O'Neil, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
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  • We’re surrounded by dust and desert, but the area feels alive with the chirping of bugs and rustling of leaves.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026
  • This style can be worn in a way that feels chic and fit your 9-to-5 responsibilities, then styled for a night out.
    — Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2026
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  • Anyone who knows more was asked to contact LASD's Arson and Explosives Detail general line at 323-881-7500.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Anyone who works with multiple monitors knows the pain of having cables cluttered chaotically around their desk.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Undergoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoes. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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