undergoing

present participle of undergo
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 With the industry undergoing contraction and facing challenges, the name could be perceived as a metaphor about the future of the television business. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 What little furniture Frank did use in his own home and in those of his daring clientele followed a similar ethos, which some speculate was his extreme spin on the streamlined 18th-century furniture of Louis XVI, undergoing a resurgence at the time. Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026 The façade was already undergoing a $22 million overhaul, and there were deeper, systemic problems to solve. Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 Roman has spent the last several weeks undergoing its final launch preparations at KSC. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026 The controversy was touched off by a New York Post report that Gordillo lives in a spacious Bedford-Stuyvesant dwelling bought by his parents that is now undergoing renovations. Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026 However, the risk becomes significant for patients currently undergoing active cancer therapy. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 For example, such a liposuction cannot take place while the patient was undergoing a nose job. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026 Schanuel tweaked his side on Thursday night, and Meckler was still undergoing concussion tests after he was hit in the head by a pitch. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
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  • Outdoor Experiences The city skyline is iconic from any angle, but experiencing it from the water delivers an exhilarating new perspective—and makes for a thrilling way to connect with fellow adventurers.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In terms of categories, fragrances, sun care, skin care, hair care and dermocosmetics are experiencing the strongest growth, Euromonitor said.
    Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • There’s a small kitchenette and landing with a dining table, nice for a morning coffee or simply the feeling of having a little more space.
    Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Stokes recalls shooting in downtown Charleston during season two and having 3,000 fans show up to watch the cast film.
    Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • But still, the friendship captured onscreen is true to life, and an interesting peek into one of Hollywood’s most enduring bromances.
    Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026
  • More than 70 years later, the house remains an enduring testament to the meeting of two pioneering minds.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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