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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
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
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
Cracks can develop over time as the fruit ages or undergoes stress during growth, transportation, or storage.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
In the end, as Watson undergoes surgery to treat his tumor, his fate remains unknown.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
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
Cracks can develop over time as the fruit ages or undergoes stress during growth, transportation, or storage.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
In the end, as Watson undergoes surgery to treat his tumor, his fate remains unknown.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
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The populist Swiss People’s Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from European Union nations.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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In fact, their entire relationship has an eerie, performative aura.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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My favorite artists detailed and singular in its voice, therefore it can’t be digested and metabolized by everyone who experiences it in the same way.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Therefore, it can't be digested and metabolized by everyone who experiences it in the same way.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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The fandom endures today with album releases, a comic book series and a fan-run convention called JemCon that is currently celebrating its 20th year.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Headed by Griffith himself, the ensemble’s warmth, humor, and unmistakable chemistry helped transform a simple small-town sitcom into an American classic that endures to this day.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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How Familiar handles privacy inside your home A robot that sees and hears what happens inside your home naturally raises privacy questions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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However, her personable commanding officer Majid (Shafi al-Harthi) sees the value in her perspective when a high school student’s body turns up in the desert, and Nawal discerns clues from details which the policemen overlook, from the girl’s manicure to the embroidery on her abaya.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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While there are pockets of downtown that are thriving and local residents say life is improving, Los Angeles’ downtown suffers from an image problem that is weighing on how it is perceived.—
Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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While Lo's son has recovered, Diarra still suffers from malnutrition and needs treatment.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
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The United States often feels more fractured than fraternal, a search for commonality hard to find in a land of boundaries drawn harder each day.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Spielberg's vision is sentimental yet feels so satisfying.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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But when things become too true to life, Fuqua knows to cut the style and let the actors carry the scene.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Reduce Latency Anyone who has watched a big soccer match in a large office setting knows the pain of TVs not being in sync.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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“Undergoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoes. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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