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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With several senior players experiencing prolonged dips in form, Mason Greenwood has again been Marseille’s most effective performer, scoring 26 goals in 44 matches across all competitions and being named in the Ligue 1 team of the season.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that about 30 percent of people experiencing chronic homelessness live with a serious mental illness, and nearly half have a co-occurring substance use disorder.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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More about Richard Glossip's case Glossip is accused of having his boss, Barry Van Treese, an Oklahoma City motel owner, killed in 1997 to keep from being fired for embezzlement.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The Giants’ defense will feel the sting of not having Dexter Lawrence in the middle anymore during this one.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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In my experience, this approach can help leaders build enduring legacies.—
Satish Patel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Chawinga, Current stay hot After enduring some uncharacteristic struggles early in the season, the KC Current is flying high.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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