undergoes

Definition of undergoesnext
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 The Jaguars will play at Camping World Stadium in Orlando in 2027 while their home field, EverBank Stadium, undergoes major renovations. Scott Turick, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2026 On loan from the Bayeux Museum in Normandy while that museum undergoes renovations, the Bayeux Tapestry will be on view at the British Museum from September 2026 to July 2027. Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026 Green tea undergoes minimal oxidation, resulting in its fresh taste, while black tea is fully oxidized, producing a bolder flavor. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026 Tova undergoes a big transformation by the end of the movie. Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026 Rojas undergoes radiation treatments at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Plantation. Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 8 May 2026 Electricity undergoes multiple conversions, moving from high-voltage direct current into high-frequency magnetic fields before being captured and stabilized on board. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026 The protagonist, usually a young man, undergoes a series of adventures that eventually spit him out wiser, stronger, set up for life’s journey. James Wood, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 Property taxes in California are governed by Proposition 13, which limits annual increases in assessed value to no more than 2% unless a property changes ownership or undergoes new construction. Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
Verb
  • Studies have suggested that the pill results in more pronounced weight loss than Foundayo and has certain cardiovascular benefits, but so far, no clinical trial has directly compared the two drugs.
    Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 18 May 2026
  • The year-round surf breaks—including the fast-barreling tubes of Cloud 9, some 30 minutes from the resort—draw most visitors to the island, and Nay Palad’s team has a Rolodex of pro surf instructors on call to show guests the best waves.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • That shift is reflected in the rise of products that support rest, recovery and ease, items like sleep solutions and feeding tools that directly impact how a mother experiences her daily routine.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
  • But the conversation, the thing the customer experiences most directly, has been left to improvisation.
    Pete Hanlon, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • The city itself is an argument about time, about what gets built and what endures and what disappears.
    Melanie Subin, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • To this day, the palace endures as one of the most important historical sites on Oahu.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • Major medical groups generally support gender-affirming care for children with ongoing gender dysphoria – distress caused by the difference between a person’s internal sense of gender and the way the world sees them.
    Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
  • Cegielski also sees those retailers that offer the best value and discounts as being most aggressive in rolling out new stores.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • Catalina suffers from an unspecified mental disability, which Saavedra, who is not handicapped, performs in an arguably inappropriate register of fidgety hands and shifty-eyed glances.
    Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026
  • One of Margot’s first cases is a pregnant stock-market trader who suffers from insomnia and an ugly rash on her back.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Plus, the crisp white colorway feels especially suited for summer use and travel to warmer destinations.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
  • Meanwhile, Grogu is still in training, but Luke feels his heart isn't in it.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Verb
  • The backstory Robin Hutson knows hotels.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
  • Rashad knows that even now, at this late stage in hip-hop’s evolution, rappers are expected to guard their reputations carefully.
    Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 May 2026

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“Undergoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoes. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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