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 Kim didn’t make his Rays debut until July 3 after undergoing shoulder surgery. Jesús Cano, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The state's social studies standards — now undergoing a contested update — have covered 9/11 at multiple points in high school. ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 The museum was undergoing renovations before the war, so most of the collections were packed in the main warehouse. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Pérez missed the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow with an internal brace. Brandon Liguori, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026 We are simultaneously introduced to Matteo (Garrel) and Greta (Trinca), two 20-somethings undergoing major romantic crises in two parts of the globe. Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026 After multiple days undergoing tests, Lewis was officially diagnosed with giant cell arteritis in August 2021. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 The Shifts that Actually Matter The workforce is undergoing three key shifts that have direct implications for how leaders should be managing their workers right now. Maria Black, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 The 33-year-old right-hander has not pitched in the major leagues since shortly before undergoing Tommy John surgery in October 2024. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • While filming the video, Musgraves received a text from her dad that Nana had been rushed to the hospital after experiencing a health issue.
    Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Hosted by the Haus of Moulin Noir in collaboration with the Defiance Project, the event brought ballroom into a church sanctuary, drawing longtime competitors alongside people experiencing the culture for the first time.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
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  • The confusion could muddy the narrative of having the best models in the market that OpenAI would no doubt like to present ahead of a possible 2027 IPO.
    Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • There are other factors that effect children in these communities, but the evidence suggests that having an involved father can be an important protective factor that improves a child's chances of succeeding academically, economically and socially.
    Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
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  • But by halftime, the image escaped those few inches as the Pride of the Southland Band gave Parton’s most enduring symbol a much larger stage.
    Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • But the love enduring at their center feels so profoundly misguided that even this extravagant tribute, arriving more than 150 years later, cannot entirely defend it.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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