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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 Jaguars will play at Camping World Stadium in Orlando in 2027 while their home field, EverBank Stadium, undergoes major renovations.
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Scott Turick, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2026
On loan from the Bayeux Museum in Normandy while that museum undergoes renovations, the Bayeux Tapestry will be on view at the British Museum from September 2026 to July 2027.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Green tea undergoes minimal oxidation, resulting in its fresh taste, while black tea is fully oxidized, producing a bolder flavor.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
Tova undergoes a big transformation by the end of the movie.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Rojas undergoes radiation treatments at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Plantation.
—Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Electricity undergoes multiple conversions, moving from high-voltage direct current into high-frequency magnetic fields before being captured and stabilized on board.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
The protagonist, usually a young man, undergoes a series of adventures that eventually spit him out wiser, stronger, set up for life’s journey.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Property taxes in California are governed by Proposition 13, which limits annual increases in assessed value to no more than 2% unless a property changes ownership or undergoes new construction.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Scott Turick, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2026
On loan from the Bayeux Museum in Normandy while that museum undergoes renovations, the Bayeux Tapestry will be on view at the British Museum from September 2026 to July 2027.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Green tea undergoes minimal oxidation, resulting in its fresh taste, while black tea is fully oxidized, producing a bolder flavor.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
Tova undergoes a big transformation by the end of the movie.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Rojas undergoes radiation treatments at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Plantation.
—Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Electricity undergoes multiple conversions, moving from high-voltage direct current into high-frequency magnetic fields before being captured and stabilized on board.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
The protagonist, usually a young man, undergoes a series of adventures that eventually spit him out wiser, stronger, set up for life’s journey.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Property taxes in California are governed by Proposition 13, which limits annual increases in assessed value to no more than 2% unless a property changes ownership or undergoes new construction.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
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The conceit also has a moral dimension.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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But Indiana still has key members of that team returning next season, including Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and Aaron Nesmith.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Culinary experiences banking on fresh local ingredients and revisiting traditional Sardinian cuisine add to the holistic well-being ambitions of the retreat, which last year also unveiled a remodeling of five of its suites overlooking the sea or garden patio.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, said her staff experiences harassment and death threats.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Our unhoused population already endures too much.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Long before drop-top Corvettes breezed through town, Albuquerque was a bastion of Spanish colonial and Native America cultures, a heritage that endures at 18th-century San Felipe de Neri Church in Old Town and the National Hispanic Cultural Center.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Just as the Mayor himself has become a figure who transcends city politics, Richards sees the task ahead as one that will have wider implications.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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In addition to expanding the denim and T-shirt offerings, Sung sees opportunities to expand footwear and accessories.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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Once your feet start hurting, everything else suffers.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Operator suffers medical emergency The crane operator had a medical emergency while working at a site across from JPS Hospital and became stranded 220 feet above Fort Worth.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Plus, the crisp white colorway feels especially suited for summer use and travel to warmer destinations.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Grogu is still in training, but Luke feels his heart isn't in it.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The backstory Robin Hutson knows hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Rashad knows that even now, at this late stage in hip-hop’s evolution, rappers are expected to guard their reputations carefully.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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“Undergoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoes. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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