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 Presumably the couple hasn’t moved in because the house is still undergoing renovations. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Oct. 2026 Garrett, the reigning NFL defensive player of the year, has been sidelined since undergoing left knee surgery after the Rams’ season-opening defeat by the San Francisco 49ers in Australia. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 The port is also undergoing an expansion program valued at around $150 million, strengthening the infrastructure needed to support greater regional trade. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 Last year, Mitchell played just 25 games before undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 NBC‘s upcoming sitcom Newlyweds, starring Tèa Leoni and Tim Daly and featuring Jamie Lee Curtis, is undergoing a behind-the-scenes shakeup. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 As is occurring in many fields right now, the world of meteorology is undergoing rapid advancements due to AI, although these models are used in conjunction with the traditional physics models, which still have their advantages. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 Griffith chose the latter, and spent the next 13 months undergoing treatment and finding her way back to fitness — and herself. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
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  • The judge also weighed mitigating factors, including that Molloy was experiencing difficult personal circumstances, stopped of his own volition and had shown genuine remorse.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The campus was purchased by Aurora to provide shelter, services and support for people experiencing homelessness.
    — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
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  • Elsewhere in the conversation, both musicians found common ground on the downsides of having online visibility.
    — DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • According to a source, McMullen is the front-runner for the TV play-by-play job because he’s viewed as having considerable natural talent as a broadcaster.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
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  • Walk through the front doors of the Georgia Street entrance and prepare to be dazzled by an enduring piece of Vancouver history.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Ultimately, American Girl still has to walk a fine line between being a profitable brand and remaining—and enduring as—a safe brand for children who are still learning to navigate the world.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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