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
For his role as Erik, the disfigured organist who haunts the catacombs of the Paris opera house, Chaney underwent a dramatic — and painful — transformation that involved pulling back his nostrils with piano wire to create a skeletal look.
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Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Topic, a first-round draft pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, underwent a procedure earlier this month to reach a proper diagnosis.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Hurricane Melissa underwent a period of rapid intensification, becoming one of the most powerful storms in the Atlantic in 2025.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Vargas’ son underwent surgery and is expected to survive, said Yolo County District Attorney’s Office.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Originally completed in 1800, the building underwent major renovations in the 1940s and 50s, at the peak of asbestos use in buildings.
—Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
Shortly into his first season with Texas in 2023, DeGrom underwent the second Tommy John surgery of his career for a tear in his right ulnar collateral ligament.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
The shooting also shook up the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, which underwent a flurry of personnel and policy changes.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The pool was originally constructed in 1956, and last underwent a major renovation in 1999.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Topic, a first-round draft pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, underwent a procedure earlier this month to reach a proper diagnosis.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Hurricane Melissa underwent a period of rapid intensification, becoming one of the most powerful storms in the Atlantic in 2025.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Vargas’ son underwent surgery and is expected to survive, said Yolo County District Attorney’s Office.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Originally completed in 1800, the building underwent major renovations in the 1940s and 50s, at the peak of asbestos use in buildings.
—Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
Shortly into his first season with Texas in 2023, DeGrom underwent the second Tommy John surgery of his career for a tear in his right ulnar collateral ligament.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
The shooting also shook up the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, which underwent a flurry of personnel and policy changes.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The pool was originally constructed in 1956, and last underwent a major renovation in 1999.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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It’s been 32 years since Toronto experienced the thrills of the World Series.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell experienced the same type of frustration Friday night that the New York Yankees’ Max Fried and Carlos Rodón did in the Division Series.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Upstairs, the primary bedroom had its own balcony with expansive views of the Caribbean Sea and the pool.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Schumer wore a short Miu Miu button-down shirt dress and black heels — and the comments had kind words for her fitness progress.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Missouri Tigers may have endured a devastating injury to quarterback Beau Pribula during Saturday's massive game against the Vanderbilt Commodores.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Goonies is one of the classic 1980s movies that has endured over the decades and even grown in stature as subsequent generations discovered its sassy but innocent appeal.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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The trees were cut down, sawed in half, hollowed out and tied back together for the musicians to use.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In addition to her legal troubles, Aileen also suffered from mental health struggles and reportedly attempted suicide six times, from the ages of 14 to 22.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Broncos were evaluating the tight end market even before Nate Adkins suffered an injury against the Cowboys, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported last week.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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