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 Four remaining lions are recovering, but three others are still unwell and undergoing treatment, the zoo said. Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 Bay Harbor Islands, neighbor to the affluent towns of Bal Harbour, Surfside and Indian Creek Village, is undergoing a transformation from a middle-class enclave into an ultra-luxury haven. Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 Kovacic missed the majority of last season after undergoing Achilles surgery twice, once in June 2025 and then again in November, and believes that the increasingly physical nature of the Premier League contributed to his injury. Sam Lee, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 LaVine appeared in only 39 games last season before undergoing season-ending surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right pinky finger, a move seemingly hastened by the Kings again being eliminated early from playoff contention. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 Announcing the decision that day, Hochul stated that society is currently undergoing one of the most dramatic economic transformations in generations—perhaps even in history. CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Alicia Stone, 40, a 13-year NYPD veteran assigned to the Internal Affairs Bureau, died a week after undergoing plastic surgery in Cali, Columbia. Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026 Under new owner Tom Dundon, the Portland Trail Blazers are undergoing significant restructuring, marked by earlier layoffs of 70 front office staff. Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Bedard is already going to miss the start of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery. Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
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  • However, our findings demonstrate the risks faced by populations that are experiencing multiple, compounded hardships.
    Carina Heckert, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • Duke, WakeMed, Novant and UNC health systems have enough blood on hand and are not experiencing disruptions, representatives told the Charlotte Observer.
    Eva Flowe July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
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  • That year, Pennsylvania was highlighted by State Farm as having the nation’s highest number of auto insurance claims (more than 150,000 claims) for vehicle collisions with wildlife from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Try to wake up each day with the intention of having new experiences; that’s your only goal post for success and happiness this month.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • Max Martin, Grande sings of blowing through breakups and make-ups and enduring mounting exhaustion with mass notoriety while the music swirls patiently and frequently angrily underneath.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Historically, enduring businesses like Wedgwood, P&G, and Ford consistently built success by prioritizing customer value, trust, and market expansion, recognizing profits as a natural outcome.
    Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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