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 The hotel underwent a $75 million renovation in 2015, which added a cinema, cigar room, kids’ playroom, billiard room, and wine cellars to the already-luxurious 82-room property. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 Users of classical psychedelics who underwent a major trip on the Fourth of July expressed reduced support for partisan political violence, whereas tripping around the time of the Democratic and Republican conventions increased it. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 After researching her options and speaking with her doctors, Hills eventually underwent a surgical procedure to treat her irregular heartbeat. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 The house underwent significant preservation work this year, including exterior painting. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 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 On the Tuesday, three days after suffering the injury, Billy underwent surgery. — Stuart James, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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  • That growth hasn’t always been linear, as the girls have experienced some unexpected changes these past several months, including the hiatus of fellow members Sophia Laforteza and Manon Bannerman.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Millions watched American destinations around the world while international visitors experienced our hotels, restaurants, attractions and communities firsthand.
    — Rachel J.C. Fu, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2026
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  • The hurricane center said Monday that Rachel had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and was located about 225 miles south-southwest of Acapulco.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Far more famous conflicts had a bond element, even a central one, Wigglesworth found.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
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  • Copenhaver endured multiple surgeries and permanent injuries after bullets struck his arm and abdomen; his family has not said whether the wounds caused his death.
    — Gene Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Over the course of three years, Kaczynski endured unrelenting ridicule of his intelligence, masculinity, and ideas, and along the way started journaling about revenge fantasies and dreams of escaping to nature.
    — Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 25 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
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  • And at the personal level, many people suffered painfully for their beliefs.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The veteran, who led the league in passes defended a year ago, suffered a groin injury while in coverage.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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