Thesaurus results for UNDERGO

undergo

verb

ˌən-dər-ˈgō

Definition of undergo

as in to endure

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 undergo It was announced earlier this year that Mette-Marit would temporarily step back from royal duties to undergo a lung transplant after she was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic progressive lung disease with a poor prognosis, in 2018. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 The restaurant has undergone a few facelifts over the years, but the basic proposition hasn’t changed much at all. — Evan Moore august 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 In 2005, the king had to undergo another surgery, this time on his heart, for subvalvular aortic stenosis. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 Trapped inside with no escape, Se-jeong and a small group of survivors must fight to stay alive while the infected undergo horrific transformations. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undergo

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When combined with a hot blanket of the humidity the city has endured throughout the summer, players could be forced to withdraw from their matches or push through, risking injury.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
The biggest wild card is a secret Sunday world premiere with major names promised, underscoring the festival’s enduring appeal as a place where discoveries can happen.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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Barclays projects that palm oil, coconut oil, and rubber could rise by 30% to 40% over the next 18 months, coffee could see an additional 20% to 30% surge, and rice could increase by a further 10% to 20%.

— , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Authorities initially said Saylor’s mother reported that her child had wandered off from a rental home in Hagley Estates in Pawleys Island and was last seen wearing her swimsuit.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

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