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
The Warriors said Butler will undergo an MRI on Thursday.
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Matias Grez, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
During that time, Stephanie Asher’s youngest son Silas, now 14 years old, was undergoing cancer treatment.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
Mellencamp then underwent a craniotomy with tumor resection, and doctors removed four tumors from her brain.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
The beloved screen star was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and underwent two tracheotomy procedures but had recovered.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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Matias Grez, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
During that time, Stephanie Asher’s youngest son Silas, now 14 years old, was undergoing cancer treatment.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
Mellencamp then underwent a craniotomy with tumor resection, and doctors removed four tumors from her brain.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
The beloved screen star was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and underwent two tracheotomy procedures but had recovered.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergo
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Interest might ebb and flow depending on the person who fills the role, but the kingly complexion of the papacy itself continues to hold enduring intrigue.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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My body could endure 50 miles of running — but a dinner date?—
Nina E. Cerfolio,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Rural hospitals, long-term care centers, behavioral health settings and maternal-child health units are experiencing acute shortages.—
Kymberlee Montgomery,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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Natural disasters are increasing so much in frequency and intensity that even places once believed to be insulated from the worst of what’s to come—the cool, wet Pacific Northwest, for example—are experiencing greater effects from wildfire, storms, flooding, landslides and drought.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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The play-in tournament means you are certified to have had a mediocre season, like Miami’s 37-45.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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Seven additional people involved in the collision had minor injuries.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 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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Aboard the Carpathia and in later accounts, survivors told horrific tales of seeing fellow passengers struggling in the water around them.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Undergo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergo. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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