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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of undergo Under new ownership in 2013, the theater underwent more improvements including a new bar. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2025 They are generally pasteurized, 100% egg whites sold in cartons, but check the ingredient lists because some brands may have undergone further processing and contain additional ingredients. Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2025 That 2003 study indicates that about 2.5 million years ago, cichlids underwent rapid species diversification, which might have impacted virus evolution in the lake, too. Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025 The pontiff, who has led the Catholic Church since 2013, underwent another round of clinical tests on Sunday morning, Vatican sources told ABC News. Phoebe Natanson, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undergo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergo
Verb
  • Colossal is attempting to resurrect mammoths and other extinct creatures, and the mice will enable its team to test links between specific genetic sequences and physical traits that enabled the giants to endure bitterly cold environments, according to the private Dallas company.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Researchers have compared this survival strategy to that of tardigrades, microscopic creatures famous for enduring the vacuum of space.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • At only age 51, Deter had been experiencing memory problems, disorientation and hallucinations.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Places that previously avoided major storms are now experiencing unprecedented flooding, gale-force winds and even tornadoes due to changing weather patterns.
    Lynette Bell, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Some brands like Maxi-Cosi have a ton of compatibility, while UppaBaby's car seats have much more limited lists.
    Nena Farrell, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The diner should have a whole smorgasbord to choose from.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Austria saw some success with this rule, but Australia did not.
    Aldo Flores-Quiroga, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The trailer above, which dropped on Wednesday, introduces you to the new couples fighting to see if their love can withstand temptation and drama, but there’s a catch.
    Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 26 Feb. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Undergo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergo. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on undergo

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!