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 46-year-old victim suffered life-threatening infection and severe injuries after undergoing surgery on May 7, 2023.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Sundance also arrives in Colorado at a time when the state is undergoing changes.
—Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
Under new management, the Reader is already undergoing significant changes.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
While the TheaterWorks Hartford building was undergoing renovations, the company did several shows during its 2018-19 season at the theater in the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
The ski legend made a remarkable comeback last season after nearly six years away from the sport, despite undergoing partial knee replacement surgery.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Scott, who missed last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, can get some innings under his belt without the pressure of having to win big league games right away, and Tong can work on his pitch usage.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
The skiing legend initially retired in 2019 after persistent knee injuries but announced her return in 2024, undergoing a partial knee replacement to extend her career.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Officials said the building had been undergoing renovations, and work on the natural gas system had been completed and inspected.
—Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Sundance also arrives in Colorado at a time when the state is undergoing changes.
—Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
Under new management, the Reader is already undergoing significant changes.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
While the TheaterWorks Hartford building was undergoing renovations, the company did several shows during its 2018-19 season at the theater in the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
The ski legend made a remarkable comeback last season after nearly six years away from the sport, despite undergoing partial knee replacement surgery.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Scott, who missed last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, can get some innings under his belt without the pressure of having to win big league games right away, and Tong can work on his pitch usage.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
The skiing legend initially retired in 2019 after persistent knee injuries but announced her return in 2024, undergoing a partial knee replacement to extend her career.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Officials said the building had been undergoing renovations, and work on the natural gas system had been completed and inspected.
—Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
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Scientific consensus now recognizes fish as sentient beings capable of experiencing suffering.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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These findings complicate popular claims that the world is experiencing a runaway increase in inequality.—
Chelsea Follett,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
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Rose emphasized the importance of the dig, as Chinese American cowboys were often overlooked in the historical record, despite having a big economic impact.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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If the right deal for a starting-level center is there for the Pacers right now, will the Pacers actually be buyers despite having the worst record in the NBA?—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Stepping out in New York, Rih wore a tiger print, wool-blend jacquard coat by Alaïa (an enduring favorite designer for Rih), and matching tiger print calf hair pumps also by the French house, with little else.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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The other is Venice Simplon–Orient-Express, the enduring icon operated by Belmond.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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