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
Two mountain lion cubs found orphaned and malnourished in March have been released back into the wild after undergoing rehabilitation at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The building was reportedly undergoing an unauthorized expansion.
—Britt Clennett, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro won’t be taking part in training camp this week after undergoing surgery on his left ankle earlier this month.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Leeds United’s Dan James is undergoing assessment on an ankle injury with the club hopeful the winger won’t be sidelined long term.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Giolito missed the entire 2024 season after undergoing internal brace surgery on his right elbow, and this season has represented an impressive return to form for the veteran right-hander.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
The plane had recently arrived in Charlotte from Europe, and was undergoing maintenance when the body was discovered, according to a statement from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Researchers at Michigan State University are hopeful that a new shampoo-like gel will be the cure for hair loss for patients undergoing chemotherapy in the future.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Volvo is undergoing something of a restructuring.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The building was reportedly undergoing an unauthorized expansion.
—Britt Clennett, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro won’t be taking part in training camp this week after undergoing surgery on his left ankle earlier this month.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Leeds United’s Dan James is undergoing assessment on an ankle injury with the club hopeful the winger won’t be sidelined long term.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Giolito missed the entire 2024 season after undergoing internal brace surgery on his right elbow, and this season has represented an impressive return to form for the veteran right-hander.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
The plane had recently arrived in Charlotte from Europe, and was undergoing maintenance when the body was discovered, according to a statement from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Researchers at Michigan State University are hopeful that a new shampoo-like gel will be the cure for hair loss for patients undergoing chemotherapy in the future.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Volvo is undergoing something of a restructuring.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
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This comes as Fort Lauderdale, especially its affluent downtown area, is experiencing a flurry of flashy real estate developments, young professionals moving in and overall economic growth.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Toxic positivity combines a belief that being optimistic will change an outcome with attempts to deny, minimize, and invalidate what teams are experiencing.—
Mita Mallick,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Martin Odegaard hobbling off the Emirates pitch for the third time in as many starts would have frustrated Mikel Arteta, but having Martin Zubimendi waiting in the wings is a luxury any manager would dream of.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Why does one hard working fan have to buy seven different versions of an album instead of just having all of the songs be on one complete album?—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Hernández was enduring a season so miserable that he was benched at one point in early September.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Thrilla in Manila between the two fighters stands as a testament to each of their enduring legacies of perseverance.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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