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 Each case undergoes thorough discovery and courtroom preparation. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025 Compared to green tea, white tea undergoes minimal processing, so higher levels of catechins and polyphenols are preserved. Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025 Cacao powder undergoes less processing than cocoa powder, giving it a more intense taste. Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Sep. 2025 Each one is given veterinary attention and undergoes rehabilitation training. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025 Nisch told the Free Press there will likely be volunteer opportunities as the space undergoes renovations. Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025 Once assembled, each tool undergoes pressure testing to verify 100% sealing integrity. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025 The collaboration comes as Indonesia’s film landscape undergoes a fundamental shift. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025 At the mentor’s remote compound, the athlete undergoes psychological torture to accompany the grueling physical training. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
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 Oct. 2025
  • Please note that this product is sold without a heatsink, so PC users should double-check whether their motherboard already has one built in, while PS5 users will definitely need one.
    Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
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  • Part of this is taking each individual menopause side effect a woman experiences into consideration and treating them one by one.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The photographer experiences a similar sense of comfort when entering Chinatowns for the first time — even in cities he’s never visited before.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
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  • Given the country’s proximity to the equator, the paddock endures hot and humid conditions when the September race arrives.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Consider that a testament to the movie itself, which, nearly a century on, endures for its seamless blend of gothic storytelling, immersive stagecraft, and subversive comedy.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
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  • Blood is always poised and ready to clot, because the body sees this as a life-saving mechanism.
    Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
  • With more than 100 products, each with domain specific-functionality, Hron sees many more opportunities to plug in agentic AI to speed up work for legal and tax professionals.
    John Kell, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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  • Tyreek Hill suffers scary injury Tyreek Hill left the Dolphins’ game against the Jets on Monday Night Football with a gruesome-looking leg injury in the second quarter.
    David Wilson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Their losses could nudge Izzo toward some lineups where Carr is at the 3 and the spacing really suffers.
    CJ Moore, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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  • From junior staffers worried about automation to managers fearing irrelevance, no one feels entirely safe.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The partnership brings a bold new flavor experience that feels both authentic and distinctive.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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  • But that’s a little thing, Javonte knows he cannot get tackled in bounds.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The problem is that the show has far too many other threads to tie together and never quite knows how to dole out its many secrets, visions, and lies.
    Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025

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“Undergoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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