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
The application, earlier reported by the Salt Lake Tribune, is now undergoing legal review and would need more than 5,000 signatures for the referendum to appear on the ballot.
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Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Right now, the district is undergoing a major downsizing effort, which includes closing schools and laying off hundreds of employees, due to declining enrollment.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Major league scouts have flocked to Feehan’s Attleboro campus this spring to assess Bumila, who started the season on a pitch count after missing the 2025 campaign due to undergoing an internal brace procedure.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The only high-rise hotel in Atlantic Beach, the property has been around for years under various names but was recently refreshed (and is still undergoing further renovations while remaining open, slated to be completed in summer 2026).
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Just as Tradepoint Atlantic reconfigured Sparrows Point, the Baltimore and Ohio Museum is undergoing a $38 million reconfiguration of its Mount Clare Shops industrial site.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
The second home is reportedly now undergoing renovations.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Along with its reporting overhaul, the district has been undergoing a joint campaign to inform parents of the importance of vaccinations, Lawson said, and provide more vaccination resources to families.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Ian Fray, who left the game with leg cramps, has been undergoing treatment for leg discomfort and did not train Friday.
—Michelle Kaufman
may 8, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Right now, the district is undergoing a major downsizing effort, which includes closing schools and laying off hundreds of employees, due to declining enrollment.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Major league scouts have flocked to Feehan’s Attleboro campus this spring to assess Bumila, who started the season on a pitch count after missing the 2025 campaign due to undergoing an internal brace procedure.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The only high-rise hotel in Atlantic Beach, the property has been around for years under various names but was recently refreshed (and is still undergoing further renovations while remaining open, slated to be completed in summer 2026).
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Just as Tradepoint Atlantic reconfigured Sparrows Point, the Baltimore and Ohio Museum is undergoing a $38 million reconfiguration of its Mount Clare Shops industrial site.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
The second home is reportedly now undergoing renovations.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Along with its reporting overhaul, the district has been undergoing a joint campaign to inform parents of the importance of vaccinations, Lawson said, and provide more vaccination resources to families.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Ian Fray, who left the game with leg cramps, has been undergoing treatment for leg discomfort and did not train Friday.
—Michelle Kaufman
may 8, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
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In full transparency, this stay coincided with the industry experiencing a major staff shortage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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For years, Haiti has been experiencing acute food insecurity, with more than half of its population facing challenges in meeting their basic food needs, according to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Turner lore suggested the college student was expelled from the Ivy League school for having a female student in his dormitory room.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Jaxon’s father, Albert Juarez, acknowledged having serious health problems himself and a list of prescription painkillers.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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And sometimes it’s measured in the kind of enduring affection America still feels for a 90-year-old former coach sitting beside a pool in Orlando with coffee, donuts and a newspaper in his hands.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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Chris and Clare have written an incredibly funny and warm screenplay and Avgousta’s vision and experience promise to make this an enduring festive film.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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