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
Right-hander Humberto Cruz, 19, will likely miss most of 2026 after undergoing an internal brace procedure on his UCL in late August, while right-handers Michael Salina and Lan-Hong Su will begin their careers this year.
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Most people undergo surgery to reconstruct the ligament, and nearly all athletes get the procedure after the injury, according to Roche.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Conclusion The choice to undergo rhinoplasty in another country represents a significant life choice that people make each year.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
He was later diagnosed with a bone bruise after undergoing an MRI.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Most people undergo surgery to reconstruct the ligament, and nearly all athletes get the procedure after the injury, according to Roche.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Conclusion The choice to undergo rhinoplasty in another country represents a significant life choice that people make each year.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
He was later diagnosed with a bone bruise after undergoing an MRI.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergo
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Japan has endured inflation above the Bank of Japan's target for 45 consecutive months, declining real wages and persistent yen weakness.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the new study, yet to be peer-reviewed and published in a journal, resilience refers to a plant’s ability to endure excess light without suffering severe damage, such as leaf lesions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Meta points to difficult childhood Kaley experienced a difficult upbringing.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Of course, some of the best opportunities to experience the world's game will be unofficial and unplanned—from spontaneous pickup games to late-night football anthem sing-alongs.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Known for combining high fashion with streetwear, Bad Bunny has a reputation for adventurous and subversive style.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Judges in counties with the program have a list of OFR attorneys who can be contacted and paid through legislative appropriations, rather than through court funds.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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In one of several photos included in the 3 million new Epstein files, Mountbatten-Windsor is seen kneeling on all fours over an unidentified woman on the ground.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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During the Super Bowl halftime show, the casita made an appearance again, and this time, the world would see its interior for the first time.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Undergo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergo. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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