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noun

Definition of undertakingnext
1
as in endeavor

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as in contract

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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
You’re clued in to your next great undertaking during the Cancer new moon! — Usa Today, USA Today, 14 July 2026 For existing users, the V5 doesn't exactly offer a major reason to upgrade when Starlink's next major undertaking is to offer gigabit speeds through new satellites. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
Verb
Would a hard right without Hitler governing Germany in ’33 have done anything as crazy as undertaking a Second World War against Britain, plus France, plus the Soviet Union, plus the United States? — David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 Responders are still undertaking rescue operations, searching for people thought to be under the rubble. — Laura Romero, ABC News, 29 June 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
  • Miller took ProPublica inside the endeavor, highlighting ways the new rule could imperil similar projects in the future.
    — Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • But Saturday night, the long endeavor culminated in a celebration in a hotel ballroom overlooking one of Asia’s most popular beaches.
    — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of endeavor
Noun
  • The city says state law prevents it from setting wages for private companies such as airlines, and a new provision in the state budget further restricts what local officials can do for contract workers.
    — DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • The Jackson County Legislature meets weekly to discuss and pass local ordinances, approve municipal contracts and set policies that have a countywide impact, particularly for the unincorporated parts of the county.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Definition of contract
Noun
  • Saturday introduces Generation 816, a youth initiative that pairs a talent showcase with community resources, before concluding with an evening collaboration at Vine Street Brewing Co.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • Day to day, as the city grows, there’s also the question of traffic, which snarls the city as public transit initiatives have repeatedly struggled.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of initiative
Verb
  • These fees aren’t a profit grab by the banks but a way for merchants to recoup the costs of accepting credit cards.
    — Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • Investors are demanding stronger profits after initially accepting a steep drop from Niccol’s in-store investments.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 July 2026
Definition of accepting
Noun
  • Strickland said weather and development have been the farm’s biggest struggles.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
  • While much has been a struggle for the Jays this year, Cease’s first season in Toronto has been nothing but brilliance.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of struggle
Noun
  • The public seeks assurances that AI's economic benefits will be broadly shared.
    — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • And though at least some Heat interest in DeRozan would be expected if James bypasses the Heat, Miami as of Monday had made no assurances to DeRozan and hasn’t told him if he will be pursued if James doesn’t join Miami, according to a source.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Definition of assurance
Noun
  • On the other end are enterprises that generate value from AI through productivity and lower costs gained via automating customer service, streamlining business processes, and catching fraud.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Its systems remain embedded across banks, credit unions, merchants, and enterprises.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of enterprise
Verb
  • The advice about not following your kids is often about not abandoning your life and support systems and assuming your kids will fill in the gaps.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • Arguably the subsequent doubling was due to a combination of surging Chinese demand and momentum trading, but even assuming that, the market tightness after the war ended kept prices on a long upward trajectory, not a rocket launch.
    — Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
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