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 To strengthen the troublesome solar cell interface, the NIMTE research team inserted an ultra-thin indium chloride intermediate layer that undergoes a localized reaction upon heating. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 Ideally, patients in the future may be able to undergo surgery and receive the vaccine and Keytruda without needing further melanoma treatment, Postow told CNBC. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 In my specialty of head and neck cancers, many patients undergo a grueling five to seven weeks of radiation therapy, often in addition to chemotherapy. — Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026 The famously elite flight attendants undergo an intense four-month training period before joining the team. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undergo

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The Ukrainian capital endured a noisy night as 21 ballistic missiles came in three waves, Zelenskyy said, smashing apartment buildings, energy facilities, a railway station and the Kyiv subway system, shopping malls and businesses.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
In the late ’70s and early ’80s, Lebanon endured an intense civil war.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of endure

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Local leaders say the counties’ different histories, growth patterns and economic conditions help explain why residents may experience the region differently.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
As part of the diamond’s journey, members of the Udell family have traveled to Botswana to witness the cutting process firsthand, experience the history of the diamond’s origins and see the craftsmanship behind turning the stone into a rare diamond.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of experience

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The attacks, which saw 1,195 people killed and 251 taken into Gaza as hostages, triggered a major security crisis that led to three years of war on multiple fronts.

— Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
The offense had a healthy-enough balance with the run game (more on that in a bit) to involve multiple pass-catchers, and the trio of leading receivers saw the immediate benefits.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

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