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
Major ratings agencies Fitch and S&P have Paramount debt at junk status as the merger undergoes final review.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
This mix undergoes slow radioactive decay but is not prone to fission, the atom-splitting chain reaction that powers nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Zaslav isn’t commenting right now as the Paramount Skydance-WBD transaction undergoes regulatory review.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The Gates Foundation plans to cut up to 500 jobs, or about 20% of its staff, in the coming years as part of a long-term restructuring, as the foundation also undergoes an external review of its ties to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The dangers of his work mean his crew undergoes regular safety drills to prepare for potential attacks.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Regular toast, on the other hand, undergoes a full-on chemical transformation and is toasted all the way through—no soft center left behind.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
The Portage Township Schools’ metrics for No Place for Hate will get a new baseline next year as the district undergoes a major realignment.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The timing of the announcement comes as UPS undergoes yet another year of staff cuts.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
This mix undergoes slow radioactive decay but is not prone to fission, the atom-splitting chain reaction that powers nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Zaslav isn’t commenting right now as the Paramount Skydance-WBD transaction undergoes regulatory review.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The Gates Foundation plans to cut up to 500 jobs, or about 20% of its staff, in the coming years as part of a long-term restructuring, as the foundation also undergoes an external review of its ties to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The dangers of his work mean his crew undergoes regular safety drills to prepare for potential attacks.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Regular toast, on the other hand, undergoes a full-on chemical transformation and is toasted all the way through—no soft center left behind.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
The Portage Township Schools’ metrics for No Place for Hate will get a new baseline next year as the district undergoes a major realignment.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The timing of the announcement comes as UPS undergoes yet another year of staff cuts.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
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The Margaux has a toggle closure, while Quince’s bag seals with a zipper, which provides extra security.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama has a shot at doing the same.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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But when Willy floats into a conversation with Ben or experiences a memory of Biff’s high-school glory days, golden light floods the stage through a high bank of dirty windows.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Dougherty sees the job as a metaphor for what modern society experiences daily online.—
William Earl,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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The small crew stationed there endures average winter temperatures of -58 degrees Fahrenheit (-50 degrees Celsius), and four months each without seeing the sun rise above the horizon.—
Ryan French,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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But the role that his trade played in shaping the modern nation endures.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Apr. 2026
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Apple sees its second leadership change since Steve Jobs, with CEO Tim Cook set to be succeeded by John Ternus to lead the world’s second most valuable company.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Practical Magic 2 sees the lives of sisters Sally Owens (Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Kidman) shaken up when a mysterious figure (Lee Pace) arrives in their quaint New England town with a new quest for them.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Or if this team simply suffers from an electrical shortage.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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Instead of a mass shooting, which served as the big catalytic event last time around, there’s a water park that suffers the collapse of several key structures.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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On his call with local media after being selected, Raridon said his knee feels good.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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This feels like a draft in which DeCosta will focus on the trenches with a need to come away with starters, plus depth, on both the offensive and defensive lines.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of miles away from Patriots headquarters, a franchise legend who knows Jacas well gave his stamp of approval.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Farley knows firsthand the capability of the Chinese car industry.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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