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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
At the same time, the home furnishings industry was undergoing a major shift with the rise and demise of various direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands.
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Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Washington Wizards wing Bilal Coulibaly will be sidelined to begin the season after undergoing surgery on his right thumb.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
But their emergence is indicative of a market that is undergoing a period of unpredictable shifts and diversification and that is, once again, being changed into something new and unknown.
—Connor Greene, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
DeMelo is undergoing tests in the Seattle-area hospital.
—Reuters 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Both are undergoing extensive renovations and are set to reopen next spring, but a temporary space called The Walmart Museum Heritage Lab is located just two blocks off the square.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Earlier this month, Fishel opened up to PEOPLE about her decision to participate in DWTS after undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Thomas, his family's attorney said, was undergoing treatment for ADHD and sleep apnea, which also do not fall within the list of conditions the FDA authorizes for treatment with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the Lenexa City Center is undergoing several new developments.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Washington Wizards wing Bilal Coulibaly will be sidelined to begin the season after undergoing surgery on his right thumb.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
But their emergence is indicative of a market that is undergoing a period of unpredictable shifts and diversification and that is, once again, being changed into something new and unknown.
—Connor Greene, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
DeMelo is undergoing tests in the Seattle-area hospital.
—Reuters 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Both are undergoing extensive renovations and are set to reopen next spring, but a temporary space called The Walmart Museum Heritage Lab is located just two blocks off the square.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Earlier this month, Fishel opened up to PEOPLE about her decision to participate in DWTS after undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Thomas, his family's attorney said, was undergoing treatment for ADHD and sleep apnea, which also do not fall within the list of conditions the FDA authorizes for treatment with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the Lenexa City Center is undergoing several new developments.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
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These areas are not experiencing the same correction that pandemic boomtowns across the South are now facing after years of overheating, and demand for the limited supply available remains strong, keeping prices up.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The debut of Nature of Things arrives at a time when the body and hair care categories are experiencing rapid growth and innovation.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Devers, who is starting at first on Saturday, has fared well at first base despite having no experience at the position prior to this season.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Despite having a reputation for being at the cutting-edge of technological trends, cash is king in Japan.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In an era marked by a global epidemic of loneliness — so severe that, two years ago, our surgeon general issued a national advisory and countries such as France, Japan and the UK appointed Ministers of Loneliness — Israel’s enduring culture of mutual responsibility stood out.—
Rchin Bari,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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After being sentenced to 10 years in prison and spending some time behind bars — plus enduring a lengthy trial — Tortora’s conviction was eventually fully overturned by Italy’s Supreme Court in 1987 amid widespread belief that the TV host had been the victim of corrupt judges and prosecutors.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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