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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
Back at SeaWorld, Labor Day weekend marked the last performances in the Dolphin Amphitheater until early 2026, as the stadium undergoes a renovation.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
People looking to support Avenue Grill as the restaurant undergoes reparations can keep the business in their prayers and stay connected via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on reopening, according to a statement by Avenue Grill sent to the Free Press.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The Toledo Truth Teller undergoes a stabilization of its own, from barely-there data-harvesting clickbait to award-winning enterprise in what appears to be a matter of a few months.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … MOUNTING AILMENTS – Biden undergoes surgery for skin cancer as frail appearance fuels new questions.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The recovered metals are upcycled into high-nickel CAM, while graphite undergoes further purification for anode production.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
After twenty years of voicing a beloved cartoon capybara, a Black actor undergoes vocal surgery to escape the character that defines — and confines — her.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
At one point, McElwee undergoes brain surgery after a doctor discovers a massive tumor that surprisingly caused no physical symptoms.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
The expansion comes as Southwest undergoes a host of changes.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
People looking to support Avenue Grill as the restaurant undergoes reparations can keep the business in their prayers and stay connected via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on reopening, according to a statement by Avenue Grill sent to the Free Press.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The Toledo Truth Teller undergoes a stabilization of its own, from barely-there data-harvesting clickbait to award-winning enterprise in what appears to be a matter of a few months.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … MOUNTING AILMENTS – Biden undergoes surgery for skin cancer as frail appearance fuels new questions.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The recovered metals are upcycled into high-nickel CAM, while graphite undergoes further purification for anode production.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
After twenty years of voicing a beloved cartoon capybara, a Black actor undergoes vocal surgery to escape the character that defines — and confines — her.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
At one point, McElwee undergoes brain surgery after a doctor discovers a massive tumor that surprisingly caused no physical symptoms.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
The expansion comes as Southwest undergoes a host of changes.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
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While Cruz is still working to get Democratic sponsors for his bill, the issue has support from across the aisle.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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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,
10 Sep. 2025
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While most earthquakes are moderate in strength and cause little damage, tremors are frequent, and the country experiences thousands of small quakes each year.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Like Earth, Jupiter experiences brilliant auroras around its poles — but something funky happens with Jupiter's Galilean moons that doesn't happen with our own satellite.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The city's long-standing commitment to sustainable mobility endures even after last year's Olympics, where every event was easily accessible on foot, by bike, or by public transport.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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What endures is curiosity and, at least in this film, a lasting sense of wonder.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Carlota sees Cherry hiding it, and puts it back in Laura’s room.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Designers explored the full spectrum for spring 2025, and this fall sees the check revival continue its reign.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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If automation benefits one team more than the other, adoption suffers.—
Al Sefati,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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From the script, Pearson (Thamela Mpumlwana) suffers an asthma attack, the huffing and puffing pulsating the rhythm of the scene.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the headphones, meant to unify the audience in a shared soundscape, instead isolate viewers into their glowing silos, which feels like an ironic choice for a show supposedly about communal grief.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The idea that new technology can flip the odds of catching a thief or recovering a child feels like progress.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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And provided the overall customer experience meets the customer’s expectations, which includes the sales process, ease of doing business, customer support and product quality, why would a customer take a chance on leaving a company that knows them for a company that doesn’t?—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Only God knows what the future will be like, but yes, there is a will to live.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Undergoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoes. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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