undergo
verb
un·der·go
ˌən-dər-ˈgō 
underwent
ˌən-dər-ˈwent
; undergone
ˌən-dər-ˈgȯn
; undergone
ˌən-dər-ˈgȯn
also -ˈgän
; undergoing
ˌən-dər-ˈgō-iŋ
-ˈgȯ(-)iŋ
1
: to submit to : endure
2
: to go through : experience
undergo a transformation
3
obsolete
: undertake
4
obsolete
: to partake of
Synonyms
Examples of undergo in a Sentence
She will have to undergo an operation.
some people undergo a complete transformation while away at college
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In 2022, Diamond Rio underwent its first lineup change in 33 years, as drummer Prout retired and was replaced by Micah Schweinsberg (formerly of gospel act The Crabb Family).
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Jim Asker, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2024
As such, the landscape of data monetization is undergoing a rapid evolution, encompassing concepts and technologies like data marketplaces and AI.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Murphy, who was seriously injured in the crash, had to undergo facial surgery after the crash, according to an online fundraiser for him.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
The new route announcement comes as the airline is undergoing notable changes, as Southwest will introduce its first-ever overnight flights to its network next February.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2024
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Jim Asker, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2024
As such, the landscape of data monetization is undergoing a rapid evolution, encompassing concepts and technologies like data marketplaces and AI.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Murphy, who was seriously injured in the crash, had to undergo facial surgery after the crash, according to an online fundraiser for him.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
The new route announcement comes as the airline is undergoing notable changes, as Southwest will introduce its first-ever overnight flights to its network next February.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2024
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undergo
verb
un·der·go
ˌən-dər-ˈgō
1
: endure sense 2
undergo an operation
2
: to pass through : experience
undergoing a change
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