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 After traveling to London, Hurts underwent an ultrasound, which revealed a small blood clot. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The mansion was destroyed in an early morning fire in December 2024 while undergoing renovations. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 For businesses undergoing private equity investment, the period immediately after an acquisition is often one of intense change. — Simon Wells, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The pope resumed work activities on Thursday, just days after undergoing an operation, the Vatican said. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undergo

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The film explores the contradictions of a Bulgarian town pulled into Europe’s shifting geopolitical order, where arms production for Ukraine’s frontlines collides with enduring ties to Russia, personal convictions, and the everyday need to survive.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
The enduring lesson of Reykjavík is not simply about nuclear weapons or diplomacy.

— Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of endure

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Thanks to their actions, their teacher survived, and is one of approximately 350,000 Americans who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year.

— Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
The opening of the III Points fest sounded a sour note for thousands of fans who poured into Wynwood for a weekend of music only to experience ticketing issues, delays and chaos among the crowd.

— Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of experience

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At the Fondation Cartier, people will have free access to them.

— Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Sullivan denied that the law would cut Medicaid for Alaskans, saying the Affordable Care Act had a greater impact and raised insurance premiums in the state drastically.

— Matthew Choi The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of have

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Protesters, many of whom have been seen carrying Palestinian flags, have set fire to historic buildings and attacked civilians.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026
American Transmission Company, a utility firm that develops and manages high-voltage transmission lines, has seen rapid growth, in part thanks to the AI and data center buildout.

— Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

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