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 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 In 2024, Shedrowitzky underwent a procedure called a tracheobronchoplasty to structurally reinforce his trachea and main bronchi. Angelica Stabile , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 However, following a Thursday night game in Los Angeles against the Chargers, Wentz underwent season-ending surgery. Alec Lewis, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 In addition to King Harald’s failing health, Mette-Marit underwent a lung transplant in June. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026 Sanchez underwent surgery for his injuries and was expected to recover. Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 Williamson underwent a liver transplant earlier this year, prompting a judge to delay a February hearing in her case. Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Pattaya underwent another evolution in the 1990s, with a new wave of tourists coming from what had been the Soviet Union, after communism there collapsed in late 1991. ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 Both The Social Reckoning and Cliff Booth underwent reshoots recently, Barbera revealed, rendering them unfinished in time for Venice. Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
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  • Countries in Asia and Africa, which rely more heavily on imports from the Middle East, have experienced some of the starkest shocks.
    Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Teams should be trained to measure the outcomes experienced by customers and to build relationships, which should include asking for referrals from those who truly believe in the product or service.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
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  • Many attributed the country’s stability and prosperity to Putin, who in fact had little to do with either.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The administration's efforts had the potential to be especially disruptive in states like Washington and Oregon that send out ballots entirely by mail.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
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  • The complaint alleges freshmen endured forced genital shaving, excessive drinking and being made to eat live fish as part of team initiation.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In the sequel, Sally has endured heartbreak again and a new potential love interest (played by Lee Pace) — but with hesitations.
    Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 10 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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  • Undrafted rookie Mikail Kamara, meanwhile, suffered a torn ACL early in training camp, ending his season.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Fire has scored plenty of goals since the World Cup break, but suffered through defensive lapses, including giving up the lead late last weekend against Toronto.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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