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 proposal is undergoing environmental review.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
The gang-fighting force soldiers have spent the past two weeks undergoing in-country training before launching operations on Monday.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
The bullpen figured to have its challenges, especially with All-Star Randy Rodríguez out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Back in the 1980s, a storm undergoing rapid intensification at any point in its lifecycle had a 1-in-100 chance — or 1%.
—Zach Covey, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
There are other very large spirals, such as the Tadpole galaxy or the Condor galaxy, that are clearly undergoing a collision with another big companion.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
The theater and the school are currently undergoing a leadership transition.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Karubas’ resignation from the board was effective May 24, and the board has over the past few weeks been undergoing a search for a replacement to serve until April 2027, when the seat will go up for election.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Born during the collapse of the Soviet Union, Tamar grew up in a nation undergoing profound transformation.
—Tamar Gakharia, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
The gang-fighting force soldiers have spent the past two weeks undergoing in-country training before launching operations on Monday.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
The bullpen figured to have its challenges, especially with All-Star Randy Rodríguez out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Back in the 1980s, a storm undergoing rapid intensification at any point in its lifecycle had a 1-in-100 chance — or 1%.
—Zach Covey, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
There are other very large spirals, such as the Tadpole galaxy or the Condor galaxy, that are clearly undergoing a collision with another big companion.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
The theater and the school are currently undergoing a leadership transition.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Karubas’ resignation from the board was effective May 24, and the board has over the past few weeks been undergoing a search for a replacement to serve until April 2027, when the seat will go up for election.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Born during the collapse of the Soviet Union, Tamar grew up in a nation undergoing profound transformation.
—Tamar Gakharia, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
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In this volume are all the wild, enthused lines, stoked for life’s daily mysteries, and all the tender elevations that we have been used to experiencing in the poetry of Eileen Myles!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Seoul felt different because the people the technology was designed to serve were in the room experiencing it firsthand.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Why beef culture and agriculture matter in Texas Some of Talarico's critics seemed to be ripping on his manhood, referencing his support for the LGBTQ+ community, along with the purportedly unmanly notion of having, at one time, eschewed meat.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Over the last few years, Keira has lost her ability to speak, has started having seizures, and struggles more and more with walking.—
Elise Esposito,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Barcelona are currently enduring a difficult financial situation.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Only a handful of investors have enduring track records of picking the best founders and startups over the 25- year history of the Midas List.—
Sofia Chierchio,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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