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
Before its arrival in Split, the Ford was undergoing repairs in the US Navy’s base in Crete, Greece, after a fire broke out in the ship’s laundry area on March 12.
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Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
In the 1970s, the world of the watch was undergoing a revolution that even those who instigated it could scarcely understand.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Barkov hasn’t played all season after undergoing surgery to repair the ACL and MCL in his right knee early in training camp.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
But for Hall, the convoluted process of finding out about the ectopic pregnancy, and then undergoing emergency surgery, added layers to her pain.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Da Vinci Surgery Released a Second Grape Video Four years after the initial video was posted, da Vinci Surgery shared another video on YouTube of a seemingly different grape undergoing surgery.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Currently, the Golf Club is undergoing a massive overhaul highlighted by the construction of a new clubhouse/pro shop.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Adult day services is one of 14 programs undergoing a third-party audit after being deemed high risk by state officials in the fall of 2025.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
The agency noted that Trident is currently undergoing routine financial examinations which include a review of affiliate transactions.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
In the 1970s, the world of the watch was undergoing a revolution that even those who instigated it could scarcely understand.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Barkov hasn’t played all season after undergoing surgery to repair the ACL and MCL in his right knee early in training camp.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
But for Hall, the convoluted process of finding out about the ectopic pregnancy, and then undergoing emergency surgery, added layers to her pain.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Da Vinci Surgery Released a Second Grape Video Four years after the initial video was posted, da Vinci Surgery shared another video on YouTube of a seemingly different grape undergoing surgery.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Currently, the Golf Club is undergoing a massive overhaul highlighted by the construction of a new clubhouse/pro shop.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Adult day services is one of 14 programs undergoing a third-party audit after being deemed high risk by state officials in the fall of 2025.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
The agency noted that Trident is currently undergoing routine financial examinations which include a review of affiliate transactions.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
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These are the New Yorkers experiencing invisible hunger behind closed doors.—
Beth Shapiro,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Such districts are often formed when a school district is experiencing a burst of development or enrollment growth concentrated in certain areas, explained Erica Gonzales, a managing director at the investment bank Stifel who specializes in California school financing.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Videos on the Instagram page for the restaurant show a packed establishment late at night with young people having fun and drinking, with a long line outside.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Azimi said having Pahlavi as the head of Iran would bring democracy back to the country and end the humanitarian crisis there.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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His enduring dedication and consistent leadership contributed significantly to the growth of the NFL and influenced its identity.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The private nature of the concert, paired with McCartney’s enduring cultural influence, drew a mix of musicians, actors and industry figures—many of whom are rarely seen together in such a setting.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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