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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
Major ratings agencies Fitch and S&P have Paramount debt at junk status as the merger undergoes final review.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
This mix undergoes slow radioactive decay but is not prone to fission, the atom-splitting chain reaction that powers nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Zaslav isn’t commenting right now as the Paramount Skydance-WBD transaction undergoes regulatory review.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The Gates Foundation plans to cut up to 500 jobs, or about 20% of its staff, in the coming years as part of a long-term restructuring, as the foundation also undergoes an external review of its ties to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The dangers of his work mean his crew undergoes regular safety drills to prepare for potential attacks.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Regular toast, on the other hand, undergoes a full-on chemical transformation and is toasted all the way through—no soft center left behind.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
The Portage Township Schools’ metrics for No Place for Hate will get a new baseline next year as the district undergoes a major realignment.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The timing of the announcement comes as UPS undergoes yet another year of staff cuts.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
This mix undergoes slow radioactive decay but is not prone to fission, the atom-splitting chain reaction that powers nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Zaslav isn’t commenting right now as the Paramount Skydance-WBD transaction undergoes regulatory review.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The Gates Foundation plans to cut up to 500 jobs, or about 20% of its staff, in the coming years as part of a long-term restructuring, as the foundation also undergoes an external review of its ties to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The dangers of his work mean his crew undergoes regular safety drills to prepare for potential attacks.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Regular toast, on the other hand, undergoes a full-on chemical transformation and is toasted all the way through—no soft center left behind.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
The Portage Township Schools’ metrics for No Place for Hate will get a new baseline next year as the district undergoes a major realignment.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The timing of the announcement comes as UPS undergoes yet another year of staff cuts.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergoes
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Earnings from India’s bellwether software services exporters have reinforced investor concerns about the sector’s growth prospects, signaling that the downturn in their stocks has further to run.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lincoln-Way West’s Owen Chudzinski has a love for baseball that goes back a long way.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Don Ku with the Denver Lower Downtown Neighborhood Association said his group mostly experiences safety and noise problems from nearby clubs.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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And while the country experiences spectacular sunsets thanks to its varied landscapes, west-facing coast, and wide ocean views, few spots are as perfect for a momentary pause to watch the sun go down as in Lisbon.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Almost by definition, great literature endures beyond the time of its making.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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One performance endures a half-century later, a record so unchallenged through the years that even its owner’s faulty memory cannot erase it.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Set in 1645, the story sees a privileged young bride (Thatcher) accused of witchcraft on her wedding day and pursued by a ruthless witch hunter (Alwyn).—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hitting theaters nearly 20 years after the first movie’s premiere, The Devil Wears Prada sequel sees original cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprising their roles in the cult favorite film.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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During bad snow years – and 2026 was Utah's worst snowfall on record – the lake suffers more.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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His poem suffers from the painful prejudices of his age.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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On his call with local media after being selected, Raridon said his knee feels good.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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This feels like a draft in which DeCosta will focus on the trenches with a need to come away with starters, plus depth, on both the offensive and defensive lines.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of miles away from Patriots headquarters, a franchise legend who knows Jacas well gave his stamp of approval.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Farley knows firsthand the capability of the Chinese car industry.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Undergoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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