undergoing

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 After multiple days undergoing tests, Lewis was officially diagnosed with giant cell arteritis in August 2021. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Once known primarily as a studio tour park, Universal has been undergoing a large-scale overhaul throughout the last decade-plus, adding immersive lands such as the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 The Shifts that Actually Matter The workforce is undergoing three key shifts that have direct implications for how leaders should be managing their workers right now. Maria Black, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 That facility is now undergoing testing, with its first output expected in the fall. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 The 33-year-old right-hander has not pitched in the major leagues since shortly before undergoing Tommy John surgery in October 2024. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026 The lowest point of Barbara Demorest's breast cancer journey wasn't her diagnosis, or undergoing a mastectomy. Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 The film’s climax sees Ry undergoing surgery to remove tumors, waking up with her memory impacted. Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026 The testator also can take pre-emptive steps to establish his or her mental competence, such as making a video version of the will or undergoing a doctor’s exam near the time the will is executed. Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • One of her biggest gripes is how often the beauty industry flogs acidic products to control oil production when women are experiencing hormonal imbalance.
    Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Research also suggested that traveling together strengthens family bonds, and experiencing new cultures firsthand helps children expand their worldview.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
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  • Sporting is planning to stay with its MLS model of having two DPs and four U22 roster spots that only charge a certain number against the salary cap.
    PJ Green August 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The number of Americans who report having six or more close friends has plunged by 50% this century, and the number of people reporting no close friends has skyrocketed by 400% over that same time period.
    Ken Stern, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • In a strange way, Alexia Putellas’ move to London City Lionesses this summer encapsulates an enduring thread of recent transfer windows in the Women’s Super League.
    Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The flood was a major blow to an enduring effort to modernize the pipeline that serves 6 million visitors a year and roughly 1,600 residents of Grand Canyon Village.
    Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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