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 In his first playoff game since undergoing Tommy John surgery in March 2025, Cole allowed one run and five hits in five innings with five strikeouts. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 Even retail giants like Target and Walmart stores in the Charlotte region have been undergoing recent remodels as part of multi-million dollar renovations nationwide. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026 Researchers investigating the site believed by some to be Noah's Ark have just wrapped up their first full field season — drilling more than 60 feet beneath the site and collecting hundreds of samples now undergoing laboratory analysis. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Roto Pool, along with a handful of other machines, are undergoing extensive restoration. — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 Toothaker explained that the project is still undergoing review by the city’s Development Review Committee, a process that can take several months. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026 On Thursday, he was charged with murder and weapon possession and was undergoing a psychiatric evaluation. — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026 Based in the university’s student union, KSSU continues to stream online worldwide while undergoing studio renovations designed to support the next generation of student broadcasters. — The Sacramento Bee, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 John Rupp, director of Global Military Sales at ATAC, told KMPH that the pilot was doing well and undergoing tests. — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
Verb
  • Why is Indonesia experiencing its worst ever wildfire season?
    — TheWeek, TheWeek, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In the corporate world, that can look like closing more deals, executing launches faster, making better decisions under pressure and even experiencing lower rates of burnout.
    — Roy Ward, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • People don't want to go around changing their Clocks anymore and, besides, far and away, most people like having an hour of extra sunlight in the evening, rather than in the morning.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The Liberty had a rough regular season in the WNBA, falling to eighth place despite having several women’s basketball headliners on the roster.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • Its message of walking away from unnecessary conflict adds substance to the song’s explosive production and enduring sense of momentum.
    — qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Vogue’s coverage points to the enduring appeal of ’90s supermodel beauty, built around a balance between bold and natural elements that still holds up in 2026.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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