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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
Why Astronomers Are Watching So Closely T Coronae Borealis is a recurrent nova — a rare stellar event in which a white dwarf undergoes a powerful thermonuclear eruption on its surface.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Sam undergoes quite the transformation to make this rock star vampire persona believable.
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Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
The cost of silence First, the researchers examined direct defenses—the chemical and physical changes the plant undergoes to make its leaves less palatable for caterpillars and thus hamper their growth.
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Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
As Nuno makes preparations for West Ham’s attempt at an immediate return to the Premier League and the club’s recruitment department undergoes an overhaul, only time will tell how significant his departure will be.
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Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 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
Sam undergoes quite the transformation to make this rock star vampire persona believable.
—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
The cost of silence First, the researchers examined direct defenses—the chemical and physical changes the plant undergoes to make its leaves less palatable for caterpillars and thus hamper their growth.
—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
As Nuno makes preparations for West Ham’s attempt at an immediate return to the Premier League and the club’s recruitment department undergoes an overhaul, only time will tell how significant his departure will be.
—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
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Conley also has the most campaign cash, with $940,000 on hand.
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Walking into a recording studio, Swift was seen clutching a cognac shoulder bag, and this leather version from Quince comes in the same color and has a similar silhouette.
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As the Northern Hemisphere experiences its summer solstice, people south of the equator in the Southern Hemisphere will go through their winter solstice.
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That gives the north its longest days, while the Southern Hemisphere (which is titled away from the sun) experiences its shortest days.
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Unlike Isabelle in the film, who endures years of illness before her death, her sister is alive and well.
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Fortune’s journey to this point is a bit like the odyssey that the main character in his feature endures over the course of a day in Atlanta.
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As Droga sees it, the advertising industry is very much in the throes of a profound technological shift.
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On average, the region sees its first 100-degree day on July 1.
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But moral injury, formidable as the idea is, doesn’t apply to Odysseus, who suffers from neither shame nor guilt.
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Oh, and a few minutes later, Beulah suffers what looks to be a heart attack or stroke and collapses.
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There’s no denying that Lola Tung has impeccable style—I’m constantly referencing her fierce street style looks—so copying her accessory of choice feels like a safe move.
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General Daily Insight for June 27, 2026 Steady progress feels better than a sprint.
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Uruguay knows avoiding defeat will be enough to progress as either the runner-up or one of the lucky third-place finishers.
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Both Sydney’s and Carmy’s reactions are subdued — neither knows how to process it.
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“Undergoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoes. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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