underwent

past tense of undergo
as in experienced
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 underwent Hart is a breast cancer survivor who underwent a double mastectomy as part of their treatment and is adamant about diverse breast representation. Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026 Originally held in person at BASE Milano, the Portfolio Reviews underwent a significant transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, moving entirely online. Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026 During the offseason, Tuggle underwent minor surgery for a knee injury and was involved in a car crash. Mya Copeland, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 The reality star was diagnosed with an early stage brain tumor in July and underwent surgery in August. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026 On the Tuesday, three days after suffering the injury, Billy underwent surgery. Stuart James, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Participants without heart disease at the beginning of the study then underwent an MRI three years later. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Both Enbridge and the DNR countered that the Line 5 reroute underwent the most comprehensive environmental review in state history with nearly five years of study, extensive public input and a lengthy environmental impact statement. Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The clubhouse underwent extensive renovations two years ago, according to the city's mayor. Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026
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Verb
  • But today, as the Star Trek franchise celebrates its 60th anniversary, Navia finds opportunities to celebrate the legacy of her love and connect with Trek’s devoted fans who have experienced their own powerful grieving journeys.
    Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
  • New York City had experienced four days of near-record rainfall, leaving both the field and the fans soggy, with many expecting that Thursday’s game would be postponed or canceled.
    Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 21, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Sep. 2026
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  • Those who arrived in the 1900s had very different cultural, political, and religious backgrounds from the older Texas Jews.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In past crises, these mediators had little of their own physical infrastructure or revenue on the line.
    Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
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  • Ruckrich recalled that Pontoriero was especially adept at interviewing women and children who had endured something traumatic.
    David Mendell, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The trailer gives a sneak peek at a recent health scare Kim endured.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
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  • In the book, Covey tells the story of a man relentlessly sawing down a tree.
    Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026
  • Jordan Walker, sawed off by a 96 mph sinker, lined out softly.
    Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a bruising electoral setback in two state elections Sunday, including a historic defeat for his party, but vowed to press ahead with potentially painful reforms to Europe’s biggest economy.
    Kirsten Grieshaber, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Reed suffered the injury after taking a significant blow to the head on a swing pass from quarterback Jordan Love.
    Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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