as in to endure
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 undergo
Team staffers underwent a wardrobe change to contend with the elements.
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Without my consent, I was forced to undergo cosmetic plastic surgery and testosterone treatment to present as a cisgender man.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2025
Packaged and ready-to-eat foods, processed meats and sugary and diet drinks that contain additives never or rarely used in kitchens and that undergo extensive industrial processing are considered ultraprocessed.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump will undergo his annual physical on Friday.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Without my consent, I was forced to undergo cosmetic plastic surgery and testosterone treatment to present as a cisgender man.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2025
Packaged and ready-to-eat foods, processed meats and sugary and diet drinks that contain additives never or rarely used in kitchens and that undergo extensive industrial processing are considered ultraprocessed.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump will undergo his annual physical on Friday.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergo
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In response to mounting international pressure, Maduro’s administration has sought to project confidence, insisting that Venezuela can endure the latest wave of U.S. economic measures.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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No cause of death was announced, but Finn was described by Playbill as having endured a long illness.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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In June 2013, a craft owned by New York Helicopter experienced engine failure with four passengers aboard, which ended in an emergency evacuation, according to National Transportation Safety Board records.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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At this point, the women were permitted to safely unstrap from their seats to experience a few minutes of microgravity and gaze out the capsule's large windows to take in a stunning view of Earth.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The notices also said that employees have the right to appeal this reduction.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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In his first seven games with Florida, Marchand had 14 shots on goal, 30 total shot attempts, 14 scoring chances and five high-danger chances according to the advanced hockey statistics website Natural Stat Trick.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2025
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Now in their early to mid-30s, both authors have seen their stories grow into global phenomena, with millions of readers and successful film adaptations.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Apple, which relies on a supply chain based largely in China, saw shares climb 2.2%.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Undergo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergo. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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