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 Of course, when Netflix underwent some turbulence a few years ago, the company also made a lot of bold moves in response, such as the aforementioned addition of an advertising tier, and those actions ultimately calmed investors’ nerves. Josef Adalian, Vulture, 16 July 2026 Lopez underwent another brain surgery to remove the second part of his lesion. Mary Ella Hastings updated July 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 Nearly 2,700 older adults without symptoms of cognitive decline underwent PET brain scans and p-tau217 tests at the start of the studies and were followed for up to 21 years. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 So far, Calistoga hasn’t had a reason to turn to its microgrid for a real-life event, but the system underwent a fresh round of performance testing in April, Bakousseva says. IEEE Spectrum, 15 July 2026 McCullers underwent Tommy John surgery in 2018 and flexor tendon repair in 2023. Chandler Rome, New York Times, 15 July 2026 The property underwent extensive renovations following Combs’ purchase of the residence. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 July 2026 Following her diagnosis, Gunn underwent a double mastectomy, where doctors removed seven tumors. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 The singer underwent several name changes over the course of the career. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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  • Hala Shamas, founder of alcohol retailer Sipsy, has already experienced how abruptly an emerging adult-beverage category can become unsellable.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Conway, for instance, experienced 100-degree heat and a heat index value of 122.
    Miceala Morano, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • The bag had fake human monies inside as JD McDonagh tossed it aside.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Because Hostin had no criminal history and cooperated with officers, police said he was issued a summons for trespass and released.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
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  • Vulnerable communities are at risk Vulnerable communities, including those with health conditions and people who are unhoused or work outdoors, have endured disproportionate effects from the unsafe air quality.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Rushing has already endured several tests in his first full season in the bigs.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • 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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  • Its rebound comes after the stock suffered its biggest-ever one-day decline on Monday, as investors locked in profits amid growing worries over AI spending.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • For decades, advanced military powers have suffered at the hands of weaker forces employing asymmetric warfare, relying on hit-and-run tactics to inflict damage at low cost.
    David Szondy July 13, New Atlas, 14 July 2026

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