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
From Cape Coral to Kansas City, America’s housing market is undergoing a historic reversion to the mean—and the data couldn’t be more striking.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
The county has exempted the project from undergoing a state environmental review — a point of contention for many residents who are concerned about the health and environmental impacts.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Former University of Kansas golfer Gary Woodland has made the cut for the third time at a PGA Tour major championship since undergoing brain surgery in September 2023.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
King Charles was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in February 2024 and has been regularly undergoing treatment since then.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
Among its architectural gems is the building that once housed Loewe’s first boutique, which is currently undergoing a complete renovation.
—David Moralejo, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Virginia is one of many states undergoing redistricting ahead of the 2026 elections.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2026
The Miami Dolphins are undergoing more transition at tight end this offseason.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The Giants announced on Saturday afternoon that right-handed reliever José Buttó will miss the next two to four months after undergoing a successful surgery on Friday to remove a blood clot from his right arm.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
The county has exempted the project from undergoing a state environmental review — a point of contention for many residents who are concerned about the health and environmental impacts.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Former University of Kansas golfer Gary Woodland has made the cut for the third time at a PGA Tour major championship since undergoing brain surgery in September 2023.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
King Charles was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in February 2024 and has been regularly undergoing treatment since then.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
Among its architectural gems is the building that once housed Loewe’s first boutique, which is currently undergoing a complete renovation.
—David Moralejo, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Virginia is one of many states undergoing redistricting ahead of the 2026 elections.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2026
The Miami Dolphins are undergoing more transition at tight end this offseason.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The Giants announced on Saturday afternoon that right-handed reliever José Buttó will miss the next two to four months after undergoing a successful surgery on Friday to remove a blood clot from his right arm.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
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The systemic review included 28 observational studies with more than 86,000 participants who were followed for at least one year after experiencing a minor stroke.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Activities include seeing the filming locations of Cast Away, which follows Hanks as a FedEx analyst who becomes stranded on a deserted island after his plane crashes, as well as a experiencing captain’s dinner.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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In addition to having those 14 months taken off his overall sentence, Combs is also likely eligible for a reduction in his sentence under the First Step Act and by participating in a drug rehabilitation program.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In short, having patrons pump their own gas allowed gas stations to remain competitive.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
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Star participation and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere are two of the pillars that have led to the enduring success of the Par 3 Contest.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Florida is enduring its worst drought in 25 years, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System, with the dry conditions contributing to a heightened risk of wildfires this spring and prompting water restrictions in parts of the state.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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