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
Bondi's tenure Under Bondi's leadership, the Justice Department has undergone a shift, both in its priorities and in its staffing.
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Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
In testimony submitted to lawmakers last month, Bachman argued that the Siting Council has already undergone legislative changes in recent years to alter the makeup of its members and provide for greater input by local officials.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Affected staff would be required to undergo further medical evaluation.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Yuri undergoes a pretty big character arc this season and is forced to grow in a lot of ways.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
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Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
In testimony submitted to lawmakers last month, Bachman argued that the Siting Council has already undergone legislative changes in recent years to alter the makeup of its members and provide for greater input by local officials.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Affected staff would be required to undergo further medical evaluation.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Yuri undergoes a pretty big character arc this season and is forced to grow in a lot of ways.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergo
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For a while, that was the enduring image that illustrated his problems in the outfield.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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For the Supreme Court to do so would require it to repudiate the Constitution’s text, the Court’s own precedents, and the enduring understanding of all three branches and of the American people.—
David Cole,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Why book To experience wellness the Six Senses way in one of the world’s busiest cities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Kings never had the defensive activity to disrupt them much.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Political experts have also pointed out that Proposition 50 passed with a wide margin, with 64% of of voters approving the measure, so the investigation wouldn't have any impact on the results.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Malikah Auguste, a ninth-grader at Cristo Rey and an intern with Miami Lighthouse, saw the impact the visit had on her classmates.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Whizzing by the moon up to 6,000 miles above the surface, the astronauts will also glimpse the celestial body's full disk, seeing sights that not even the Apollo astronauts witnessed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Undergo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergo. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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