as in experiencing
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 undergoing
The incident lopped off a 150-foot section at the end of the pier, which was undergoing a $4 million restoration.
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Bill Clinton is undergoing testing at Georgetown University Hospital where he was hospitalized Monday for a fever, according to the 42nd president’s deputy chief of staff.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Buehler missed the 2023 season after undergoing a second Tommy John surgery.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But others said clients come up from Los Angeles, and that this local class of collectors was merely undergoing a transition period.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Dream Drives for Kids is a nonprofit organization that connects children undergoing treatment for a wide range of childhood illnesses to some very cool cars and famous drivers.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Currently, the sun is undergoing a solar maximum phase, an explosive peak in an 11-year cycle of activity that will extend into 2025.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
The freeway is undergoing a widening project between Interstate 17 and 75th Avenue that will require overnight or weekend closures and long-term ramp closures, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
The landscape of sports video games has been undergoing a transformation over the years as major game titles continue to integrate women athletes.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Bill Clinton is undergoing testing at Georgetown University Hospital where he was hospitalized Monday for a fever, according to the 42nd president’s deputy chief of staff.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Buehler missed the 2023 season after undergoing a second Tommy John surgery.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But others said clients come up from Los Angeles, and that this local class of collectors was merely undergoing a transition period.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Dream Drives for Kids is a nonprofit organization that connects children undergoing treatment for a wide range of childhood illnesses to some very cool cars and famous drivers.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Currently, the sun is undergoing a solar maximum phase, an explosive peak in an 11-year cycle of activity that will extend into 2025.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
The freeway is undergoing a widening project between Interstate 17 and 75th Avenue that will require overnight or weekend closures and long-term ramp closures, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
The landscape of sports video games has been undergoing a transformation over the years as major game titles continue to integrate women athletes.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
Verb
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New research found that having more menopause symptoms was linked to worse cognitive and behavioral function, which are markers of dementia.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
11 Apr. 2025
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My tailbones were sore and my legs tired after nearly three days of nonstop cycling, and the thought of having the breeze at our backs on our final day boosted my mood.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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For the past four months, The Pitt has shown why medical television shows have an enduring appeal.—
Annabel Gutterman,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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The mariachi singer — who died in 2021 — remains one of Mexico’s most celebrated musical figures, and his induction into the Registry further solidifies his enduring legacy.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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