undergoing

verb

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 PhotoTat can have additional practical applications, including for medical tattoos like those done on cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026 By Thursday, the pope had resumed his work activities, just days after undergoing the operation, the Vatican said. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 Rome — Pope Leo XIV left hospital Saturday, four days after undergoing lung cancer surgery in a swift return to his duties following the first health scare of his papacy. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 The party initially described Zuma as healthy and undergoing routine checks before returning home. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026 After undergoing thoracic surgery Tuesday, during which surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung, examination of the tissue confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, or lung cancer, according to the Vatican. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Buckingham Palace announced his diagnosis in February 2024, and the king has since been undergoing treatment. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2026 Garrett, the reigning NFL defensive player of the year, has been sidelined since undergoing left knee surgery after the Rams’ season-opening defeat by the San Francisco 49ers in Australia. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 The port is also undergoing an expansion program valued at around $150 million, strengthening the infrastructure needed to support greater regional trade. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
  1. experiencing
  2. having
  3. enduring
Verb
  • The victim began experiencing extreme tiredness, inability to sleep and other unexplained symptoms soon after attending a prestigious conference in August, Gomelsky said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Sydney Sweeney delivered a suitable transitional look for a warmer-than-usual autumn that New Yorkers are experiencing.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of experiencing
Verb
  • Apparently, having players allegedly help bettors cash massive parlays wasn't exactly great for business.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In the meantime, posting online brings the risk of having jokes ripped off not just once, but an indefinite amount of times, across accounts, and by all kinds of different bots.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of having
Verb
  • Hickel, meanwhile, distinguished the uncertainty facing professional employment from the enduring ability to create art.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • For one, belts became a key statement piece — either big as with Celine or triple with Gucci — second only to the enduring charm of chunky jewelry and maxi sunglasses.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of enduring

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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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