Thesaurus results for UNDERGOES

undergoes

verb

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 Months later, the patient is involved in a car accident and undergoes another CT scan. — Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Then, once the cell is exposed to sunlight, the additive undergoes a molecular transformation that enables it to bind tightly to the perovskite’s grain boundaries. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 The chronos symbol atop Helios undergoes several lighting effects not seen during daylight hours. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 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

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Chen, who was living in Boston and has a college-age son, is the only American currently held in China designated as wrongfully detained, the non-profit said.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of has

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Although the skies here are not as dark as in some rural parks, the north Antrim coastline still experiences relatively modest light pollution.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026
Pakistan experiences heavy monsoon rains every year and the downpours frequently trigger floods and landslides that cause deaths and widespread damage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of experiences

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But after several injuries to the squad this summer, manager Luis de la Fuente has reverted to Spain’s trusty trademark, which sees it as the narrow favorite for the title.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Meanwhile, Spain sees it as a coronating moment for a group aiming for the nation’s second title (2010).

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of sees

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Forest fires are raging in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris and in areas of southern France, as the country suffers through its third heat wave this year.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
If an ascent vehicle suffers a destructive anomaly, the resulting crash forces could be mind-boggling.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of suffers

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Another gripe for many is the American accents uniformly applied to these characters from Greek mythology when everyone knows that all the glorious empires of Hollywood speak exclusively in British accents.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
No one knows all the factors behind the population’s recent boom, although researchers point to recent extreme weather events and climate change, perhaps compounded with a rise in shipping traffic over recent decades.

— Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

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