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
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
In addition to the video and a photo of her during the hike, the princess shared a clip of herself candidly reflecting on her reasons for undertaking the challenge. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 June 2026 The county is also undertaking efforts to reduce vegetation on untamed land beyond the suburban streets of Altadena and Sunset Mesa. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 26 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
  • Listening to Kelly and Giffords, I was periodically struck by how their endeavors have been interwoven.
    — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • Weighty debates about what constitutes the minimum could readily waylay the AI legislative endeavor.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 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
  • The Wu Wei Tea Temple is not part of that enterprise, which is fitting.
    — Marin Independent Journal, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
  • The chipmaker delivered its strongest quarterly revenue growth since 2011 , fueled by a 59% jump in data center revenue as enterprises continue investing aggressively in AI infrastructure.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 25 July 2026
Definition of enterprise
Verb
  • Redondo, who was first elected to the House in a special election in 2023, is in line to become the House Speaker after the 2030 election, assuming he is reelected and Republicans maintain their majority in the chamber.
    — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • Security architectures must be designed to limit blast radius rather than assuming compromise will never occur.
    — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
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“Undertaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertaking. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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