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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 undergoes
Yuri undergoes a pretty big character arc this season and is forced to grow in a lot of ways.
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Arushi Jacob, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
This means the hair boasts 80% cuticle alignment, maintains its sumptuous, silky texture after 20+ washes, and undergoes only minimal, delicate acid-washing for sanitation without compromising its integrity.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
Not everyone who undergoes conversion therapy survives.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Before leaving the production line, each robot undergoes 41 simulated work-condition tests.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Part of that friction is structural, as the reality TV landscape undergoes its own contraction.
—Shamira Ibrahim, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
By the end of 2029, another section of downtown Arlington’s could transform as the city undergoes multiple revitalization projects.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Also, stars in this frenzied state aren’t terribly stable; the fusion rate can be tempestuous, and the star undergoes incredibly violent paroxysms.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
The project arrives as West Palm Beach undergoes a dramatic transformation.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Arushi Jacob, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
This means the hair boasts 80% cuticle alignment, maintains its sumptuous, silky texture after 20+ washes, and undergoes only minimal, delicate acid-washing for sanitation without compromising its integrity.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
Not everyone who undergoes conversion therapy survives.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Before leaving the production line, each robot undergoes 41 simulated work-condition tests.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Part of that friction is structural, as the reality TV landscape undergoes its own contraction.
—Shamira Ibrahim, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
By the end of 2029, another section of downtown Arlington’s could transform as the city undergoes multiple revitalization projects.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Also, stars in this frenzied state aren’t terribly stable; the fusion rate can be tempestuous, and the star undergoes incredibly violent paroxysms.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
The project arrives as West Palm Beach undergoes a dramatic transformation.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
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Luis Alvarado, a Republican political analyst, says that Bianco has political motivations of his own.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jacoby Windmon has valuable starter reps.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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These plants are better suited for cooler weather that can occur before Boise experiences its final freezing temperatures of the year.—
McClatchy,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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The prisoner releases come as Cuba experiences at least a partial reprieve from the energy crisis that has crippled the island.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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This narrow band of conversion rates in the low single digits stubbornly endures even as the ecosystem grows more sophisticated.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The nation that endures partly because of that principle owes a debt of gratitude to the New York Times, which filed a First Amendment lawsuit in Friedman’s court.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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Many employers are increasingly relying on rolling or phased layoffs, meaning the public often sees announcements weeks or months before job losses actually begin.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Canales, in particular, sees the upside in the addition, not only for Carolina, but Pickett as well.—
Mike Kaye
March 31,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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The daughters come together after their mother (Geraldine Page) suffers a mental breakdown.—
Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Mar. 2026
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But once they’re installed, these technologies are largely insulated from geopolitical events, as Pakistan has proved in recent weeks by leaning on solar while neighboring Bangladesh suffers from skyrocketing gas prices.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Lemon said that might no longer be a dealbreaker for some candidates, but feels that as a Black man, he’d be held to a different standard.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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From tackling the clutter that traps dust to cleaning out your gutters, a spring clean-up can make a meaningful difference in how your home feels.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Anyone who knows more about the dogs or their possible owner is asked to contact RCDAS at (951) 358-7387.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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No one knows exactly how many protesters were killed, but estimates range from seven thousand to thirty thousand.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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