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
Though celebrities such as Kylie Jenner and Meghan Trainor have promoted implants, with the latter emphasizing how the procedure improved her body image, others have been open about undergoing removal due to various mental and physical impacts.
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
After undergoing surgery to repair the damage, Garland’s initial recovery timetable was projected at four to five months, placing his potential return within the early portion of the 2025-26 season.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The wines and spirits division, which is undergoing a wide-ranging restructuring, sharply beat consensus estimates with a 1 percent increase, versus forecasts for a 4 percent drop.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Since then, the brand has been carefully undergoing a total transformation designed to bring Bed Bath & Beyond's in-store shopping back.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
The aircraft is now undergoing internal testing and airworthiness evaluations.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Barkov is sidelined for seven to nine months after undergoing surgery last month to repair the ACL and MCL in his right knee following an injury in training camp.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
The school district’s facilities in Leland had been undergoing renovations, something that prompted even more interest among graduates who had moved away.
—Aishvarya Kavi, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The Jacksonville venue is undergoing a three-year renovation process, evidence of the construction surrounding the building.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
After undergoing surgery to repair the damage, Garland’s initial recovery timetable was projected at four to five months, placing his potential return within the early portion of the 2025-26 season.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The wines and spirits division, which is undergoing a wide-ranging restructuring, sharply beat consensus estimates with a 1 percent increase, versus forecasts for a 4 percent drop.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Since then, the brand has been carefully undergoing a total transformation designed to bring Bed Bath & Beyond's in-store shopping back.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
The aircraft is now undergoing internal testing and airworthiness evaluations.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Barkov is sidelined for seven to nine months after undergoing surgery last month to repair the ACL and MCL in his right knee following an injury in training camp.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
The school district’s facilities in Leland had been undergoing renovations, something that prompted even more interest among graduates who had moved away.
—Aishvarya Kavi, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The Jacksonville venue is undergoing a three-year renovation process, evidence of the construction surrounding the building.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
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What To Know Lebda founded LendingTree in 1996 after experiencing his own difficulties obtaining a first mortgage.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The passenger vehicle collided with a work truck that had been pulled over onto the right shoulder after experiencing a tire blow out.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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There is a specific kind of yearning involved in having a crush, one that feels intense, yet is for the most part harmless fun; still, as people grow older the frequency of such infatuations often decreases.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Fans will know instantly that this child grows up to be renowned composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, and Linklater leans into that, having the pre-teenage Sondheim criticize Hart's writing.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Sky Sets Nick Cave Documentary Sky is set to examine the creative work and enduring influence of Nick Cave through the eyes of some of his collaborators over the years.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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The move divided opinion in Kenya but underscored Odinga's enduring role as a political power broker.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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