undergoes

verb

present tense third-person singular of undergo
as in has
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 Sourdough undergoes natural fermentation rather than relying on additives found in baker's yeast. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 June 2026 The uranium used in nuclear fuel undergoes an enrichment process to increase the levels of the more radioactive U-235 form. — Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2026 Carrier air wings can be reassigned quickly if one carrier undergoes maintenance or if operational priorities change. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 Branse also emphasized that while the public doesn’t get a voice about the settlement proposal, residents will get to speak about the project itself when Costco undergoes a hearing for its special permit request. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026 The trailer teases Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular creature, who undergoes an intense transformation that leaves the townspeople terrified. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 29 June 2026 Every Orkin technician undergoes an intensive, 160-hour simulation training program at their dedicated center before entering the field. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 June 2026 Instead, after a patient provides a medical history and undergoes a physical exam, MRIs are deployed to confirm or rule out diseases or conditions as part of a proper differential diagnosis. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 How Heat Actually Works In The Body During a sauna session, heart rate climbs to 100 to 150 beats per minute and the cardiovascular system undergoes thermoregulatory conditioning that resembles moderate aerobic exercise without the mechanical load. — Allison Palmer updated June 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
  1. has
  2. experiences
  3. endures
  4. sees
  5. suffers
  6. feels
  7. knows
Verb
  • Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • In fact, this recipe has the meatballs gently spiced with a dash of cumin and cinnamon, then tossed with a pepperoncini-spiked tomato sauce.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of has
Verb
  • One in six people globally now experiences loneliness, with social isolation contributing to more than 871,000 premature deaths every year.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • In the meantime, drink lots of fluids and rest as your body experiences the digestive symptoms.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of experiences
Verb
  • This endures, despite the equally entrenched Hottentot Venus trope of the hypersexualized Black female.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
  • Times change and empires crumble, yet the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest endures.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of endures
Verb
  • Headquartered in China’s eastern Jiangsu province, the company sees advanced packaging as a strategic priority as demand grows for more powerful and efficient chips, the South China Morning Post reported.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore sees higher demand for patio furniture and planters in summer.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
Definition of sees
Verb
  • France suffers from persistent prison overcrowding and worsening detention conditions, according to the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • Teams can clip plays and submit them for review, but multiple sources told The Athletic that the system suffers from delays and produces little noticeable improvement from game to game.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of suffers
Verb
  • The fabric feels cool against my skin and never sticks or clings, even on warmer nights.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Speak clearly, then act on the opening that feels constructive and well-timed.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Definition of feels
Verb
  • The cocktail is a fantastic way to get acquainted with Fernet Branca, and who knows?
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
  • Our constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.
    — Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
Definition of knows

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