as in experiencing
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 undergoing
Butina, who, at thirty-six, was undergoing cancer treatment, had a thirteen-year-old daughter and a seventeen-month-old son.
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Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
The 76ers again were missing star center Joel Embiid, who has not played since undergoing an emergency appendectomy on April 9.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Netanyahu began undergoing radiation therapy about two and a half months ago, according to the source, and had recently completed the treatment.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The mother of five initially went viral while undergoing chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Although patients there were undergoing intimate, embarrassing procedures, rooms were gender-neutral.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The area is still undergoing a rolling billion-dollar expansion expected to bring even more hotels and attractions by 2032.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
On January 4, Carvajal was cleared to play after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on that knee issue in October 2025, having previously suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in October 2024.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Right-hander Christian Scott, who has not pitched in the majors since 2024 after undergoing elbow surgery that year, will start for the Mets.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
The 76ers again were missing star center Joel Embiid, who has not played since undergoing an emergency appendectomy on April 9.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Netanyahu began undergoing radiation therapy about two and a half months ago, according to the source, and had recently completed the treatment.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The mother of five initially went viral while undergoing chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Although patients there were undergoing intimate, embarrassing procedures, rooms were gender-neutral.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The area is still undergoing a rolling billion-dollar expansion expected to bring even more hotels and attractions by 2032.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
On January 4, Carvajal was cleared to play after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on that knee issue in October 2025, having previously suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in October 2024.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Right-hander Christian Scott, who has not pitched in the majors since 2024 after undergoing elbow surgery that year, will start for the Mets.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
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Ash Afanan, an analyst in LAHSA’s system and planning department who spoke in a personal capacity, said Friday staff are experiencing widespread fear following the layoff announcement.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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When Elias Manolis started experiencing extreme fatigue early last year, his parents were alarmed, but not surprised.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Though signs of its impending closure were all around this past weekend, the New Black Wall Street Market was having one last hurrah.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors say Maduro and Rodriguez authorized a series of payments totaling $20 million under terms of the PDV USA contract before having a falling out with Rivera’s group by the end of 2017.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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But this district — with seven elementary and two middle schools — is enduring a crippling strike, affecting about 3,400 students drawn from Santa Fe Springs and parts of Norwalk and Downey.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Earlier in the day, Charles delivered a rare address to a joint session of Congress, highlighting the second day of his four-day state visit and placing the spotlight on the strained but enduring relationship between his country and the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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