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 Carrier air wings can be reassigned quickly if one carrier undergoes maintenance or if operational priorities change. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 Instead, after a patient provides a medical history and undergoes a physical exam, MRIs are deployed to confirm or rule out diseases or conditions as part of a proper differential diagnosis. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The uranium used in nuclear fuel undergoes an enrichment process to increase the levels of the more radioactive U-235 form. Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2026 The trailer teases Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular creature, who undergoes an intense transformation that leaves the townspeople terrified. Tanya Fedak, Variety, 29 June 2026 How Heat Actually Works In The Body During a sauna session, heart rate climbs to 100 to 150 beats per minute and the cardiovascular system undergoes thermoregulatory conditioning that resembles moderate aerobic exercise without the mechanical load. Allison Palmer updated June 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026 Sourdough undergoes natural fermentation rather than relying on additives found in baker's yeast. Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 June 2026 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. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
Verb
  • Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • In fact, this recipe has the meatballs gently spiced with a dash of cumin and cinnamon, then tossed with a pepperoncini-spiked tomato sauce.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • One in six people globally now experiences loneliness, with social isolation contributing to more than 871,000 premature deaths every year.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • In the meantime, drink lots of fluids and rest as your body experiences the digestive symptoms.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • The memory endures of seeing Lionel Messi trudging through a post-match mixed zone looking haunted after Argentina were knocked out of the 2010 World Cup and of Cristiano Ronaldo fighting back the tears after various disappointments with Portugal.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Mexico’s World Cup run may be over, but for many Mexican Americans, its emotional impact endures.
    Alfredo Corchado, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • Like Parker and filmmaker Robert Altman, another Kansas City native, Swift sees Sudeikis as a genius.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • And the viewer sees the crowd too—sometimes as a great, heaving body, other times as individual figures, each with their own rapt expression.
    Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • France suffers from persistent prison overcrowding and worsening detention conditions, according to the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • Teams can clip plays and submit them for review, but multiple sources told The Athletic that the system suffers from delays and produces little noticeable improvement from game to game.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • The fabric feels cool against my skin and never sticks or clings, even on warmer nights.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Speak clearly, then act on the opening that feels constructive and well-timed.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Anyone who has sat through a mandatory team-building exercise knows the difference between a ritual that binds and a program that irritates.
    Julia Dhar, Time, 11 July 2026
  • The 28-year-old now returns to a club that already knows how to maximize his versatility.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

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