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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
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.
—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
The cost of silence First, the researchers examined direct defenses—the chemical and physical changes the plant undergoes to make its leaves less palatable for caterpillars and thus hamper their growth.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Each batch undergoes multiple tests for active ingredient consistency and contaminant safety.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 1 June 2026
As Grossmont Center undergoes a redevelopment, the 52,657-square-foot cinema was one of the spaces marked for an update.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
As Nuno makes preparations for West Ham’s attempt at an immediate return to the Premier League and the club’s recruitment department undergoes an overhaul, only time will tell how significant his departure will be.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The Asava expression begins in ex-bourbon casks and then undergoes secondary maturation in casks seasoned with Indian Cabernet Sauvignon.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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
The cost of silence First, the researchers examined direct defenses—the chemical and physical changes the plant undergoes to make its leaves less palatable for caterpillars and thus hamper their growth.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Each batch undergoes multiple tests for active ingredient consistency and contaminant safety.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 1 June 2026
As Grossmont Center undergoes a redevelopment, the 52,657-square-foot cinema was one of the spaces marked for an update.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
As Nuno makes preparations for West Ham’s attempt at an immediate return to the Premier League and the club’s recruitment department undergoes an overhaul, only time will tell how significant his departure will be.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The Asava expression begins in ex-bourbon casks and then undergoes secondary maturation in casks seasoned with Indian Cabernet Sauvignon.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
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Conley also has the most campaign cash, with $940,000 on hand.—
Chris McKenna,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Walking into a recording studio, Swift was seen clutching a cognac shoulder bag, and this leather version from Quince comes in the same color and has a similar silhouette.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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As the Northern Hemisphere experiences its summer solstice, people south of the equator in the Southern Hemisphere will go through their winter solstice.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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That gives the north its longest days, while the Southern Hemisphere (which is titled away from the sun) experiences its shortest days.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Unlike Isabelle in the film, who endures years of illness before her death, her sister is alive and well.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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As Droga sees it, the advertising industry is very much in the throes of a profound technological shift.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
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On average, the region sees its first 100-degree day on July 1.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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But moral injury, formidable as the idea is, doesn’t apply to Odysseus, who suffers from neither shame nor guilt.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Oh, and a few minutes later, Beulah suffers what looks to be a heart attack or stroke and collapses.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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There’s a certain pressure on the movie to deliver in both terms of content and box office numbers as well, one that Kiyoko feels immensely.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The landscape is dotted with lighthouses, and climbing one feels like a rite of passage.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Calmus knows firsthand what NICU families face.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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From Louis through the book, and then his mother knows exactly how to string him along, when to give him love and when to take it away.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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“Undergoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoes. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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