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 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 Carlos Rodón began the season on the IL after undergoing surgery to remove a bone spur and loose bodies and didn’t debut until May 10. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Later in the show, The Sun’s Matt Weyrich runs through the biggest news and notes from the Orioles’ final week of the regular season, including Jackson Holliday undergoing wrist surgery. — Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 24 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 The case was undergoing jury deliberations at the time of Barrett’s killing. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 Gilbert returned to the stage in June after undergoing emergency surgery to removed a brain tumor months earlier. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026 The report states that this increase is a result of newer producers signing policies and undergoing their first CanopyStyle audits. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 The battery cells manufactured within the pilot project are currently undergoing extensive operational testing. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
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Verb
  • Of students surveyed, 41% reported experiencing food insecurity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • DuPage County officials halted early voting Thursday morning after experiencing technical problems.
    — Susan Sarkauskas, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • On a longer flight, having some additional neck support can make a significant difference.
    — Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The big difference is space, with the standard room having a footprint of 350 square feet, whereas the suite has an additional 500 square feet to spread out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2026.

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