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
Amy Piccoli undergoing chemotherapy.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Other photos showed Obi undergoing his first CT scan, as well as before-and-after images of his second surgery.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The construction industry is undergoing the same transformation health care did when embracing electronic medical records (EMR) 10 to 15 years ago.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 12 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
Other images of national teams from Senegal and Uzbekistan undergoing TSA-style screening outside their charter planes went viral, amping up the criticism toward America’s welcome to teams arriving for the tournament.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
The fact that participating in 11-on-11 is even a choice at this point, however, speaks to Jones’ remarkable rehab progress since undergoing surgery.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The selection marks one of the first major European defense programs to incorporate Schiebel’s newest heavy-lift unmanned helicopter platform, which has been undergoing flight testing and customer evaluations over the past two years.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
But the Blue Ridge Parkway is undergoing construction in the High Country this summer, with rotating closures and detours during construction.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Other photos showed Obi undergoing his first CT scan, as well as before-and-after images of his second surgery.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The construction industry is undergoing the same transformation health care did when embracing electronic medical records (EMR) 10 to 15 years ago.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 12 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
Other images of national teams from Senegal and Uzbekistan undergoing TSA-style screening outside their charter planes went viral, amping up the criticism toward America’s welcome to teams arriving for the tournament.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
The fact that participating in 11-on-11 is even a choice at this point, however, speaks to Jones’ remarkable rehab progress since undergoing surgery.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The selection marks one of the first major European defense programs to incorporate Schiebel’s newest heavy-lift unmanned helicopter platform, which has been undergoing flight testing and customer evaluations over the past two years.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
But the Blue Ridge Parkway is undergoing construction in the High Country this summer, with rotating closures and detours during construction.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 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
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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
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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
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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 19 Jun. 2026.
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