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
King collapsed on the field last May and eventually underwent heart surgery.
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Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
In Lippmann’s time, the relations among citizens, corporations, and government underwent a historic transformation; in our time, new laws and civic reforms hardly ever arise.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Suzuki underwent an evaluation by the Cubs’ doctor, after which the team felt an MRI was necessary.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
King was rushed to a hospital and later underwent surgery to address a heart abnormality, which temporarily left her career in doubt.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Ahead of the season’s premiere, the sketch comedy show underwent a range of changes, including several casting shakeups.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
The Grammy and Emmy nominee was diagnosed with cancer in both breasts in 2012, and underwent a double mastectomy.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Vonn underwent multiple surgeries in Italy before returning to the United States.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Banks underwent surgery, and is expected to be cleared in time to participate in training camp with his future NFL team.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
In Lippmann’s time, the relations among citizens, corporations, and government underwent a historic transformation; in our time, new laws and civic reforms hardly ever arise.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Suzuki underwent an evaluation by the Cubs’ doctor, after which the team felt an MRI was necessary.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
King was rushed to a hospital and later underwent surgery to address a heart abnormality, which temporarily left her career in doubt.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Ahead of the season’s premiere, the sketch comedy show underwent a range of changes, including several casting shakeups.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
The Grammy and Emmy nominee was diagnosed with cancer in both breasts in 2012, and underwent a double mastectomy.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Vonn underwent multiple surgeries in Italy before returning to the United States.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Banks underwent surgery, and is expected to be cleared in time to participate in training camp with his future NFL team.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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Several cities on Wednesday experienced their hottest March day in four decades, according to the National Weather Service.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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California and the nation as a whole has recently experienced a growing measles outbreak, with 29 cases reported in California and more than 1,300 nationwide.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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In IconArrows pointing outwards CNBC Europe Here’s a look at some of the countries that have had their vessels go through the critical energy route since the war began.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Rookie center Maxime Raynaud had a career-high 32 points and nine rebounds for the Kings (18-52), who had won four of their last five games.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Before this season, the Jags endured some roster turnover, with stars like 2025 state title game MVP Ian Sedah graduating and guard Theo Brannan transferring.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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Indiana, for instance, scheduled no availability with players or coaches even though coach Darian DeVries and his son, Tucker, endured the Selection Sunday heartbreak for a second consecutive year.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Two of them belong to Anthony, who was only invited to join Team USA in mid-February when Arizona Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll suffered a broken hamate and was forced to drop out.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Last year, the conservative school boards in Tarrant County and elsewhere suffered significant losses.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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