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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
In New Zealand, the pūriri moth undergoes a remarkably long journey to adulthood.
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Lauren Liebhaber
september 9, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Back at SeaWorld, Labor Day weekend marked the last performances in the Dolphin Amphitheater until early 2026, as the stadium undergoes a renovation.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
People looking to support Avenue Grill as the restaurant undergoes reparations can keep the business in their prayers and stay connected via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on reopening, according to a statement by Avenue Grill sent to the Free Press.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The Toledo Truth Teller undergoes a stabilization of its own, from barely-there data-harvesting clickbait to award-winning enterprise in what appears to be a matter of a few months.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … MOUNTING AILMENTS – Biden undergoes surgery for skin cancer as frail appearance fuels new questions.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The recovered metals are upcycled into high-nickel CAM, while graphite undergoes further purification for anode production.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
After twenty years of voicing a beloved cartoon capybara, a Black actor undergoes vocal surgery to escape the character that defines — and confines — her.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
At one point, McElwee undergoes brain surgery after a doctor discovers a massive tumor that surprisingly caused no physical symptoms.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
Lauren Liebhaber
september 9, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Back at SeaWorld, Labor Day weekend marked the last performances in the Dolphin Amphitheater until early 2026, as the stadium undergoes a renovation.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
People looking to support Avenue Grill as the restaurant undergoes reparations can keep the business in their prayers and stay connected via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on reopening, according to a statement by Avenue Grill sent to the Free Press.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The Toledo Truth Teller undergoes a stabilization of its own, from barely-there data-harvesting clickbait to award-winning enterprise in what appears to be a matter of a few months.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … MOUNTING AILMENTS – Biden undergoes surgery for skin cancer as frail appearance fuels new questions.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The recovered metals are upcycled into high-nickel CAM, while graphite undergoes further purification for anode production.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
After twenty years of voicing a beloved cartoon capybara, a Black actor undergoes vocal surgery to escape the character that defines — and confines — her.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
At one point, McElwee undergoes brain surgery after a doctor discovers a massive tumor that surprisingly caused no physical symptoms.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
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The aforementioned head also has lights, with batteries included, and a tiny switch behind the neck.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The newspaper reported at the time that Zinn has a criminal record dating back to 1989 that includes dozens of convictions for petty crimes such as criminal trespass, theft of services, interfering with a police officer and disturbing the peace.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Maybe Earth gets unlucky and experiences multiple, simultaneous LIP events (though this grows less likely over time, Kane said, as the mantle cools and its churning slows).—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The key takeaway is that the company does recover but often experiences significant swings.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Decades later, the show’s influence endures.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Six months later, the grief endures.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Carlota sees Cherry hiding it, and puts it back in Laura’s room.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Designers explored the full spectrum for spring 2025, and this fall sees the check revival continue its reign.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If automation benefits one team more than the other, adoption suffers.—
Al Sefati,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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From the script, Pearson (Thamela Mpumlwana) suffers an asthma attack, the huffing and puffing pulsating the rhythm of the scene.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the headphones, meant to unify the audience in a shared soundscape, instead isolate viewers into their glowing silos, which feels like an ironic choice for a show supposedly about communal grief.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The idea that new technology can flip the odds of catching a thief or recovering a child feels like progress.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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And provided the overall customer experience meets the customer’s expectations, which includes the sales process, ease of doing business, customer support and product quality, why would a customer take a chance on leaving a company that knows them for a company that doesn’t?—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Only God knows what the future will be like, but yes, there is a will to live.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Undergoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoes. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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