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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
Also, stars in this frenzied state aren’t terribly stable; the fusion rate can be tempestuous, and the star undergoes incredibly violent paroxysms.
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
The project arrives as West Palm Beach undergoes a dramatic transformation.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
That means, of course, that the segment undergoes a lot of changes and hard decisions have to be made every year.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 Mar. 2026
Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure quality, purity and potency.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Similarly, Seattle Reign will be playing their first three home matches in Spokane, nearly 300 miles west of Seattle, while Lumen Field undergoes renovations ahead of the World Cup.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Sourdough undergoes natural fermentation rather than relying on additives found in baker's yeast.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Mar. 2026
On top of all of those practices, John also routinely undergoes extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation treatments, which essentially serves as blood filtration—sort of like dialysis.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
The hotel’s announcement on March 5 notes that the Chalet will serve as the heart of hotel operations while the main manor undergoes repair, and that access to the hotel spa, The Retreat at Castle Hill by Farmaesthetics, will be temporarily located on the Chalet’s upper level.
—Savana Dunning, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
The project arrives as West Palm Beach undergoes a dramatic transformation.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
That means, of course, that the segment undergoes a lot of changes and hard decisions have to be made every year.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 Mar. 2026
Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure quality, purity and potency.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Similarly, Seattle Reign will be playing their first three home matches in Spokane, nearly 300 miles west of Seattle, while Lumen Field undergoes renovations ahead of the World Cup.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Sourdough undergoes natural fermentation rather than relying on additives found in baker's yeast.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Mar. 2026
On top of all of those practices, John also routinely undergoes extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation treatments, which essentially serves as blood filtration—sort of like dialysis.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
The hotel’s announcement on March 5 notes that the Chalet will serve as the heart of hotel operations while the main manor undergoes repair, and that access to the hotel spa, The Retreat at Castle Hill by Farmaesthetics, will be temporarily located on the Chalet’s upper level.
—Savana Dunning, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
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Today, most of humanity only has access to a heavily polluted sky rather than the pristine views our ancestors enjoyed, but that sense of awe and wonder still remains.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Mar. 2026
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Newton’s third law of motion, where every action has an equal and opposite reaction, is the basis for many applications in the world.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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The blistering conditions came as the Southwest experiences a record-shattering winter heat wave, which is forecast to stick around through the first half of next week.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Matt, the youngest MacBride, experiences a moral and emotional journey that forces him to choose between love and duty, sacrifice and happiness.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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The nation that endures partly because of that principle owes a debt of gratitude to the New York Times, which filed a First Amendment lawsuit in Friedman’s court.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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In Acts, the disciple Paul endures several imprisonments, turning to God for strength and divine intervention.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Tam Do, from Urban Promise, has partnered with the Sixers Youth Foundation and sees the positivity first-hand.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Murkowski sees the case -- a challenge by the Republican National Committee and others to Mississippi's allowance of late-arriving ballots -- as an effort to end voting by mail nationwide.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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When transit suffers, the impacts ripple far beyond the platforms and tracks.—
Catherine Blakespear,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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In prison, Godvin — who suffers from anxiety — created a daily practice to help her cope.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Picking a cocktail from the extensive menu feels akin to being a kid in a sweet shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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If your complexion feels dry or irritated, any Illiyoon product or treatment will pretty much do the trick.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Lugo knows the land, which is made up of nine different landowners, will still be developed.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Everyone knows that Isaiah Evans can get on a heater.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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