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
Mosaku is undergoing her own rediscovery, as the film encouraged her to reconnect with her roots.
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Kemi Alemoru, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2026
For one, the AI system undergoing the test should not have access to summaries of its own hardware specification or tools that can reveal it.
—Dimitris Tsementzis, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Three of the wounded were in critical condition, of whom two were undergoing surgery, Mykola Kalashnyk reported on Saturday.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Missouri is undergoing stadium renovations that led the Tigers to opt out of a spring scrimmage last year.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Teammates Matthew Boyd, Cade Horton, Gavin Hollowell and Jordan Wicks, along with front-office personnel, sat in the stands Thursday to watch Steele face hitters for the first time since undergoing elbow surgery in April.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Shortly before the start of the ongoing war, the Chehel Sotoun Palace had reopened after undergoing a round of restoration work.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 Mar. 2026
William Shatner is hoping to be pain-free after undergoing surgery on his shoulder following a scary horseback riding accident late last year.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
The title refers to canines that are awaiting deployment, undergoing medical evaluation, being reviewed for deficiencies or leaving the service.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Kemi Alemoru, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2026
For one, the AI system undergoing the test should not have access to summaries of its own hardware specification or tools that can reveal it.
—Dimitris Tsementzis, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Three of the wounded were in critical condition, of whom two were undergoing surgery, Mykola Kalashnyk reported on Saturday.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Missouri is undergoing stadium renovations that led the Tigers to opt out of a spring scrimmage last year.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Teammates Matthew Boyd, Cade Horton, Gavin Hollowell and Jordan Wicks, along with front-office personnel, sat in the stands Thursday to watch Steele face hitters for the first time since undergoing elbow surgery in April.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Shortly before the start of the ongoing war, the Chehel Sotoun Palace had reopened after undergoing a round of restoration work.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 Mar. 2026
William Shatner is hoping to be pain-free after undergoing surgery on his shoulder following a scary horseback riding accident late last year.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
The title refers to canines that are awaiting deployment, undergoing medical evaluation, being reviewed for deficiencies or leaving the service.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoing
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Arriving in the Coachella Valley, with its impossibly blue skies and neighboring Joshua Tree wilderness, one's sense of scale and perspective soon recalibrates; a prerequisite, perhaps, for experiencing a city that has long served as refuge.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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The class of 2026 dedicated their focus on Bridge of Hope San Diego, a nonprofit organization that supports families experiencing housing insecurity and crisis.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Bradbury said having an identity is key in this league, and likes the physical brand of football played in head coach Ben Johnson's offense.—
Matt Zahn,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Aiding a teenager slumped on the ground having a medical episode this month led to North Miami Beach officers learning that a Miami Gardens man had been raping her for at least the last two years — a discovery that her mother had long since made, authorities say.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps enduring the toxic black clouds raining carcinogenic oil over their heads is the final indignity the citizens of Tehran must face before their ultimate salvation.—
Arvand Khosravi,
Vanity Fair,
11 Mar. 2026
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Katherine has built an incredible track record of bringing premium content to market and building enduring partnerships with top-tier talent that has consistently positioned the studio at the forefront of the industry.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Undergoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoing. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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