undergoes

present tense third-person singular of undergo
as in has
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 The same is true during pregnancy, when the body undergoes drastic changes that affect both the quantity and quality of sleep. Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024 Next, the material undergoes a potassium hydroxide treatment, which selectively removes less-stable structures, carving out a complex network of microscopic pores. Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024 While the project undergoes pre-construction planning, Haussmann has stepped in to support First Reformed by funding a temporary worship space at the nearby Seventh Day Adventist Church. Mark Kellar, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024 As Mariner undergoes further testing, its performance will set benchmarks for what users and businesses expect from next-generation AI systems. Chris Westfall, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 The process produces electricity from 70% of the hydrogen, while the remaining 30% undergoes multi-stage Pressure Swing Absorption for purification, yielding up to 1,200 kg/day of fuel-grade hydrogen. David Blekhman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 In milder locations where the ground doesn’t freeze or undergoes freeze-thaw cycles, water deeply about once a month to keep the soil moist, but not wet. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024 The touching family drama — which also has comedic elements — is set in 1992 Peru as the country undergoes social and political upheaval. Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024 Nickel-hydrogen innovation Energy storage technologies are urgently needed as the globe undergoes a significant shift to renewable energy sources. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
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  • The heart-warming tale got the sequel treatment in 2008 and endures as a girlhood classic.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The audience endures horror after horror, including jump scares (something Eggers previously declined to embrace).
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Of the two that would be acquired through a trade (Suzuki and Robert), Rosenthal sees the latter as being the one who is more available.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • As Ukraine suffers from a manpower shortage, the country is relying more and more on unmanned flying attack drones.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • My only quibble with this adaptation is the pacing, which suffers thanks to a few unnecessary backstory additions and a few too many long, lingering shots and pregnant pauses that even mess up the flow of some iconic songs.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024

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“Undergoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergoes. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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