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to take to or upon oneself
undertook the responsibility of raising the orphaned children as their own
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Recent Examples of undertook
Over the ensuing 10 months, the Vatican undertook extensive renovations to the papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace, which hadn’t been used during Francis’ 12-year papacy and was in dire need of an update to bring its electric, plumbing and other utilities up to standard.
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ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
The report about the bust at the Basilica of Sant’Agnese fuori le Mura was published by Valentina Salerno, who undertook a decade of research into notarial records, inventories, wills, and correspondence, paired with stylistic analysis to connect the sculpture to Michelangelo.
—News Desk, Artforum, 12 Mar. 2026
University Health undertook a fire alarm system replacement project in August 2020 on its Rio and Horizon towers in the Medical Center, the suit says.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Mar. 2026
Deadliest Catch star Trey John Green III detailed the rescue efforts that his crewmates undertook prior to the death of his costar, Todd Meadows.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Leicester is also where the future queen undertook her first joint outing with Queen Elizabeth, visiting there almost 14 years ago to the day in 2012.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
In 2025, Papa Johns undertook several efforts to improve the company, including appointing new company leadership, fleet and cost restructuring, organizational changes, innovations, and more.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026
In 2025, Papa Johns undertook several efforts to improve the company, including appointing new company leadership, fleet and cost restructuring, organizational changes, innovations, and more.
—James Powel, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Those arrests were part of 90 investigations the ICAC undertook last year based on tips from the national ICAC team.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
The report about the bust at the Basilica of Sant’Agnese fuori le Mura was published by Valentina Salerno, who undertook a decade of research into notarial records, inventories, wills, and correspondence, paired with stylistic analysis to connect the sculpture to Michelangelo.
—News Desk, Artforum, 12 Mar. 2026
University Health undertook a fire alarm system replacement project in August 2020 on its Rio and Horizon towers in the Medical Center, the suit says.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Mar. 2026
Deadliest Catch star Trey John Green III detailed the rescue efforts that his crewmates undertook prior to the death of his costar, Todd Meadows.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Leicester is also where the future queen undertook her first joint outing with Queen Elizabeth, visiting there almost 14 years ago to the day in 2012.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
In 2025, Papa Johns undertook several efforts to improve the company, including appointing new company leadership, fleet and cost restructuring, organizational changes, innovations, and more.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026
In 2025, Papa Johns undertook several efforts to improve the company, including appointing new company leadership, fleet and cost restructuring, organizational changes, innovations, and more.
—James Powel, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Those arrests were part of 90 investigations the ICAC undertook last year based on tips from the national ICAC team.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertook
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Many shots audiences assumed were digital were actually practical effects using Jay’s wheelchair design.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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This all assumed that radiation, matter, and curvature were the only allowable components to the Universe.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When the train stopped for three hours outside Guiyang, the backpacker finally admitted defeat and accepted a cigarette.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Those who are accepted go through a 10-week training academy, which Leonas helps instruct.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The jury said Meta shouldered 70% of the responsibility while YouTube bore the remaining 30%.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Salim lets him, following paces behind, slump-shouldered.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Undertook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertook. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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