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
Sheriff’s Deputy Jon Samuelson, 33, remains in critical but stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit at Memorial Hospital after undergoing eight hours of surgery, according to a Facebook post from LaPorte County Sheriff Ron Heeg.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Lucia and Lisa spent a day undergoing a screening questionnaire at the clinic.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Eighteen Americans possibly exposed to the virus are undergoing a six-week-long quarantine — much lengthier than the guidelines for most contagious diseases.
—Ashley Abramson, Washington Post, 23 May 2026
There are also reportedly tantalizing satellite images that could hint that Shandong is undergoing possible upgrades.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Vazquez, 18, was undergoing mental health treatment in the days before Monday’s deadly attack, having been previously involuntarily hospitalized by authorities.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Across markets, business environments are undergoing rapid and uneven transformation as AI tools and agents continue to advance.
—Tom Hood, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The organizer of a GoFundMe page set up to support the family tells PEOPLE that as of Friday, May 22, Jada is stable and still slowly waking up after undergoing spinal surgery.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Local students have organized service projects including book collections and craft activities for children undergoing treatment.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Lucia and Lisa spent a day undergoing a screening questionnaire at the clinic.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Eighteen Americans possibly exposed to the virus are undergoing a six-week-long quarantine — much lengthier than the guidelines for most contagious diseases.
—Ashley Abramson, Washington Post, 23 May 2026
There are also reportedly tantalizing satellite images that could hint that Shandong is undergoing possible upgrades.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Vazquez, 18, was undergoing mental health treatment in the days before Monday’s deadly attack, having been previously involuntarily hospitalized by authorities.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Across markets, business environments are undergoing rapid and uneven transformation as AI tools and agents continue to advance.
—Tom Hood, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The organizer of a GoFundMe page set up to support the family tells PEOPLE that as of Friday, May 22, Jada is stable and still slowly waking up after undergoing spinal surgery.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Local students have organized service projects including book collections and craft activities for children undergoing treatment.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
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The Cubs needed to bring up someone to replace Shaw, who began experiencing discomfort in his back Tuesday.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Busch was coughing up blood and experiencing shortness of breath on Wednesday while getting ready for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Why beef culture and agriculture matter in Texas Some of Talarico's critics seemed to be ripping on his manhood, referencing his support for the LGBTQ+ community, along with the purportedly unmanly notion of having, at one time, eschewed meat.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Over the last few years, Keira has lost her ability to speak, has started having seizures, and struggles more and more with walking.—
Elise Esposito,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Barcelona are currently enduring a difficult financial situation.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Only a handful of investors have enduring track records of picking the best founders and startups over the 25- year history of the Midas List.—
Sofia Chierchio,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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