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 lack of gravity is also a potential problem for a body that’s both under strain and undergoing significant changes from carrying a child.
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Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
When Max Roach released his 1968 album, Members, Don’t Git Weary, the broader Black political movement in America was undergoing a transformation.
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Rae-Aila Crumble,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
The elderly German shepherd was rescued and is undergoing medical evaluation and treatment at Broward County Animal Care, police said.
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Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
In addition, the site will undergo construction of a new visitor center and museum.
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Amen Galinato,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
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Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
When Max Roach released his 1968 album, Members, Don’t Git Weary, the broader Black political movement in America was undergoing a transformation.
—
Rae-Aila Crumble,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
The elderly German shepherd was rescued and is undergoing medical evaluation and treatment at Broward County Animal Care, police said.
—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
In addition, the site will undergo construction of a new visitor center and museum.
—
Amen Galinato,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for undergo
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Led by husband-and-wife team Austin and Olivia Kelleher, each headcover is made in the Hudson Valley and embodies sustainability, artistry, and the enduring spirit of the game.
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The teaser opens with a young Jean Valjean enduring the brutal years of his imprisonment before fast-forwarding to his new life and the inevitable pursuit by Inspector Javert, played by Tahar Rahim.
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Your unconventional ideas land better when people can experience them instead of only hearing about them.
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BoccaLupo isn’t known for happy hour, but their tasting menu is a great way to experience a lot for a relatively low price.
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The landmark property celebrates the style of the sixties, when air travel still had a spark of glamor.
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The Chiefs have a world championship banner hanging atop the press box.
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As adult influencers dominate online fashion culture, and tweens and teens see the same content as adults, there are fewer spaces for young people to develop styles of their own.
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Messi was trying to get a ball away from an Algerian player when he was seen digging his cleat into the back of the player’s calf.
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“Undergo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergo. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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