undertaking 1 of 2

noun

Definition of undertakingnext
1
as in endeavor

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2
as in contract

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3
as in initiative

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undertaking

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verb

present participle of undertake
as in accepting
to take to or upon oneself undertook the responsibility of raising the orphaned children as their own

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Recent Examples of undertaking
Noun
Finishing the story would prove to be a massive undertaking, though. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Mannion’s overhaul of the system was always going to be a big undertaking, especially considering this is the first-time offensive coordinator’s first time managing this responsibility. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
Over the years, George has been undertaking more and more royal engagements, sometimes with one of both of his siblings, and sometimes solo with either his father or mother. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 July 2026 With Erwin Hymer serving as the sitting professor of that class, group brand Bürstner has stepped up as its star research assistant, undertaking one market-evolving project after another. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for undertaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertaking
  1. endeavor
  2. contract
  3. initiative
  4. accepting
  5. struggle
  6. assurance
  7. enterprise
  8. assuming
Noun
  • Any lingering hope that Netanyahu could be convinced to take part in such an endeavor now looks for the birds.
    — Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Market research is a costly and time-consuming endeavor, with global spending expected to exceed $116 billion by 2030.
    — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of endeavor
Noun
  • In May, Peevy was given a contract extension through 2031, the financial terms of which have not been disclosed.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Democratic members of the Public Service Commission, the state’s energy regulator, say the contract is risky for Georgia’s residential customers.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of contract
Noun
  • Sustainability initiatives With the ship redo, Windstar added more energy efficient engines that reduce emissions of nitrous and sulfur oxides Advanced wastewater treatment systems were also installed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Project has transformed tragedy into opportunity and remembrance into action, creating programs and initiatives designed to empower young people, strengthen communities, and open doors that too often remain closed.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of initiative
Verb
  • At least two San Francisco home listings seen by CNN this spring said the sellers would consider accepting shares of OpenAI or Anthropic as payment.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The shelter is still accepting stray animals, Cannon said, but due to space limitations, they’re limited in their ability to accept owner surrenders.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of accepting
Noun
  • Throughout the years, Panettiere spoke openly about her struggles with addiction.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Panettiere has long been candid about her struggles navigating child stardom and fame, often opening up about her experiences with severe postpartum depression (PPD), addiction, and anxiety.
    — Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of struggle
Noun
  • Licata and other administrators started the day at the district’s bus barn, voicing excitement and assurance that operations would be orderly for students’ return to the classroom.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The 1999 assurances that investment returns would cover the costs of the massive pension benefit increase were absurd.
    — Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of assurance
Noun
  • Tellis said these private companies would likely be better at surveillance than actually disrupting criminal enterprises.
    — Henry Larson, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Organizations should apply similar rigor when assessing the physical, emotional, and cognitive capacity of leaders tasked with influencing significant enterprise value.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of enterprise
Verb
  • His immediate tasks since assuming the top job have been sustaining momentum in Disney's core growth areas, namely its theme parks and streaming divisions.
    — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In a sense, the proof shows that a world in which love never returns is a world whose geometry tears itself apart—assuming, of course, the proof holds up.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026
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