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 The robot is currently undergoing sea trials aboard the Song Hang scientific research vessel. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026 Some of the rules through the years have included taking part in several rehearsals a week and undergoing intense diet regimens, per The New York Times. Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026 The Hedges is hardly the only historic property out east undergoing a makeover this summer. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 Two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal on Friday makes his second start since undergoing innovative NanoNeedle surgery on his left elbow to quicken his rehab. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 Redland, a unique stretch of agricultural land in southwest Miami-Dade in between the county’s southern suburbs and the Everglades, is undergoing an economic renaissance. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026 The Dolphins, with their seismic shakeups in the front office, coaching staff and locker room, are undergoing the biggest rebuild in franchise history, one of the biggest rebuilds in South Florida sports history, and one of the biggest rebuilds in recent NFL memory. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026 Amy Piccoli undergoing chemotherapy. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 13 June 2026 Her gradual and phased return is a huge boost to the royal family, especially with the king still undergoing cancer treatment. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
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  • From German dudes discovering Waffle House in the Deep South to Japanese fans experiencing chips and salsa overload in Texas, it's been absolutely beautiful seeing the guests of this great nation being exposed to the best parts of our culture stateside.
    Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
  • Russia is experiencing growth stagnation – even recession by some economists’ estimates – as well as rampant business closures and declining consumer confidence, Snegovaya said.
    Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
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  • And director Spike Lee was having the time of his life on top of a bus.
    Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 19 June 2026
  • The decision set new limits on federal prosecution of gun owners who are targeted simply for having a history of drug use.
    Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 18 June 2026
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  • But its enduring appeal was in the bonds between the characters, Docter said.
    Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • The series will chronicle the history, culture, and enduring legacy of the Knicks, culminating with the franchise’s first NBA championship in 53 years.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 18 June 2026

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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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