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
Always a Runner has become a star after contracting pneumonia as a 2-year-old and undergoing treatment for it.
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Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Diaz was in critical condition but died a few days later on November 25, 2024, after undergoing surgeries.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Jade Fyfe, 37, of Chepstow, is preparing to marry her fiancé, Brad, this June, all while undergoing treatment for metastatic stage 4 bowel cancer, according to a GoFundMe organized by a close friend.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The incident comes as the reflecting pool on the National Mall is undergoing renovations.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2026
Mohammadi suffered multiple heart attacks while imprisoned before undergoing emergency surgery in 2022, her supporters say.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
The randomized clinical trial, published in Nutrition and Cancer and newly making headlines this week, followed 80 women over 45 undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy at Botucatu School of Medicine in Brazil.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The 6-3 Brady will sit out the 2026-27 season after undergoing knee surgery.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Butina, who, at thirty-six, was undergoing cancer treatment, had a thirteen-year-old daughter and a seventeen-month-old son.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Diaz was in critical condition but died a few days later on November 25, 2024, after undergoing surgeries.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Jade Fyfe, 37, of Chepstow, is preparing to marry her fiancé, Brad, this June, all while undergoing treatment for metastatic stage 4 bowel cancer, according to a GoFundMe organized by a close friend.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The incident comes as the reflecting pool on the National Mall is undergoing renovations.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2026
Mohammadi suffered multiple heart attacks while imprisoned before undergoing emergency surgery in 2022, her supporters say.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
The randomized clinical trial, published in Nutrition and Cancer and newly making headlines this week, followed 80 women over 45 undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy at Botucatu School of Medicine in Brazil.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The 6-3 Brady will sit out the 2026-27 season after undergoing knee surgery.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Butina, who, at thirty-six, was undergoing cancer treatment, had a thirteen-year-old daughter and a seventeen-month-old son.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
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Ash Afanan, an analyst in LAHSA’s system and planning department who spoke in a personal capacity, said Friday staff are experiencing widespread fear following the layoff announcement.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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When Elias Manolis started experiencing extreme fatigue early last year, his parents were alarmed, but not surprised.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Though signs of its impending closure were all around this past weekend, the New Black Wall Street Market was having one last hurrah.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors say Maduro and Rodriguez authorized a series of payments totaling $20 million under terms of the PDV USA contract before having a falling out with Rivera’s group by the end of 2017.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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But this district — with seven elementary and two middle schools — is enduring a crippling strike, affecting about 3,400 students drawn from Santa Fe Springs and parts of Norwalk and Downey.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Earlier in the day, Charles delivered a rare address to a joint session of Congress, highlighting the second day of his four-day state visit and placing the spotlight on the strained but enduring relationship between his country and the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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