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
Butina, who, at thirty-six, was undergoing cancer treatment, had a thirteen-year-old daughter and a seventeen-month-old son.
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Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
The 76ers again were missing star center Joel Embiid, who has not played since undergoing an emergency appendectomy on April 9.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Netanyahu began undergoing radiation therapy about two and a half months ago, according to the source, and had recently completed the treatment.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The mother of five initially went viral while undergoing chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Although patients there were undergoing intimate, embarrassing procedures, rooms were gender-neutral.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The area is still undergoing a rolling billion-dollar expansion expected to bring even more hotels and attractions by 2032.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
On January 4, Carvajal was cleared to play after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on that knee issue in October 2025, having previously suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in October 2024.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Right-hander Christian Scott, who has not pitched in the majors since 2024 after undergoing elbow surgery that year, will start for the Mets.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
The 76ers again were missing star center Joel Embiid, who has not played since undergoing an emergency appendectomy on April 9.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Netanyahu began undergoing radiation therapy about two and a half months ago, according to the source, and had recently completed the treatment.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The mother of five initially went viral while undergoing chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Although patients there were undergoing intimate, embarrassing procedures, rooms were gender-neutral.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The area is still undergoing a rolling billion-dollar expansion expected to bring even more hotels and attractions by 2032.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
On January 4, Carvajal was cleared to play after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on that knee issue in October 2025, having previously suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in October 2024.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Right-hander Christian Scott, who has not pitched in the majors since 2024 after undergoing elbow surgery that year, will start for the Mets.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
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Through her initiative, Period Positive Drive, the San Jose teenager collected and donated 4,278 period products to HomeFirst, a local organization serving people experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Chicago is now experiencing its second-wettest spring on record and its rainiest April since 2013, according to the University of Illinois State Water Survey.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The other soldier is accused of having contact with a foreign agent, transmitting information to the enemy and other offenses, according to the indictment.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan know that having two solid contributors on cheap deals is vastly superior to having one overpriced guy who is statistically no better than the field.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Throughout this time, long before the rise of modern nation-states, Jews have maintained a continuous presence in the land and an enduring spiritual and cultural bond to it.—
Elad Strohmayer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Fan-favorite players Cirie Fields, Rob Cesternino, Kyle Fraser, Kamilla Karthigesu, Teeny Chirichillo, plus one of Tribeca’s own programmers Jonathan Penner will participate in a conversation exploring the series’ cultural impact and enduring legacy.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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