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 However, this masterpiece of art is temporarily residing in The British Museum in London, England, on a historic once-in-a-generation agreement from France while its permanent home undergoes major museum renovations. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The Mary Kay seminar, which has called the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center home for years, is on tour while the convention center undergoes those remodels. Bo Evans, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Shares of Dick's have gained roughly 5% year to date as its subsidiary Foot Locker undergoes an overhaul of its corporate strategy. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 Tritium undergoes radioactive decay, emitting particles that can degrade porous materials over time. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 Mira Furlan played Delenn, the Minbari ambassador who undergoes a physical transformation to bridge her species and humanity, and later marries Sheridan. Jp Mangalindan, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026 As Mountain Vista undergoes its first major transition, other schools are alert to the new possibilities that await this year. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026 Every baker that comes through the establishment’s kitchen doors undergoes a thorough training process to ensure a consistent and near-flawless bake each time. Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 But Cashman wouldn’t rule anything out, saying the Yankees would gain more clarity on Judge’s timeline once the star right fielder undergoes another round of re-imaging. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
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  • That was a new record and only once before has the number of moves hit double figures.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Thailand has the highest rate of civilian gun ownership in Southeast Asia, with around 15 guns per 100 people.
    Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • Before outreach, identify who experiences the problem, who influences the buying decision and who approves the investment.
    Tausif Shaikh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Africa experiences an average of 2 million to 4 million lightning strikes annually.
    Daile Zhang, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • As the Korean Peninsula swelters through a heat wave, North Korean state media has touted everything from dog-meat soup to chicken broth as ways to cope, while portraying Kim Jong Un as a leader who endures harsh conditions alongside his people.
    Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Multiple fashions have come and gone in the last decade, though the cover designer’s art still endures in an era of cheap artificial intelligence.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • Questions remain about exactly how transits through the strait will be managed and whether Washington and its allies will agree to any new arrangement that sees Hormuz jointly controlled by Iran and Oman.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Mekai, when Kanan goes to Raq’s house and sees her body on the floor, what was that like for you?
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
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  • Today, District 24, now a smaller district with more people, still suffers the same wrath.
    Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In the first-season finale, Rhaenyra suffers a miscarriage after learning that the Greens facilitated Aegon’s coronation — Alicent’s eldest son rises while Rhaenyra’s youngest child dies.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • In an exclusive chat with PEOPLE at the premiere on Sunday, Hathaway opened up about how pregnancy feels different this time around in her 40s.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But more often than not, teens intentionally choose a new style that feels authentic to them, according to Roots.
    Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • And somebody in your plumbing meeting already knows all of this.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Then, maybe, who knows in future but definitely not right now.
    Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026

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