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
After her record-breaking performance at the 2022 Beijing Games, Masters underwent multiple reconstructive surgeries on her left hand.
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Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Although he was waived at that time, Kawamura remained in Chicago and underwent the entirety of his recovery process with the Bulls medical team.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The 1980s were a decade of change and growth in Indianapolis, as the city underwent major economic and business development while also welcoming the arrival of the Colts.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
She was hospitalized for two weeks and underwent open heart surgery.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Center Cam Jurgens, who underwent back surgery in the offseason, missed two games due to a knee injury.
—Pat Gallen, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
In the final months of Brigitte Bardot‘s life, the actress underwent multiple surgeries to treat cancer, her husband Bernard d’Ormale told Paris Match.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
That patient underwent surgery to have a chip implanted and a computer voice created.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Footage from the movie was even confidently teased at CinemaCon back in 2024 but was completely absent this past spring as the movie underwent its reshoots.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Although he was waived at that time, Kawamura remained in Chicago and underwent the entirety of his recovery process with the Bulls medical team.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The 1980s were a decade of change and growth in Indianapolis, as the city underwent major economic and business development while also welcoming the arrival of the Colts.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
She was hospitalized for two weeks and underwent open heart surgery.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Center Cam Jurgens, who underwent back surgery in the offseason, missed two games due to a knee injury.
—Pat Gallen, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
In the final months of Brigitte Bardot‘s life, the actress underwent multiple surgeries to treat cancer, her husband Bernard d’Ormale told Paris Match.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
That patient underwent surgery to have a chip implanted and a computer voice created.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Footage from the movie was even confidently teased at CinemaCon back in 2024 but was completely absent this past spring as the movie underwent its reshoots.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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Following earlier issues with its primary IMU, the mission switched to a backup unit that experienced accelerated wear, leaving MAVEN unable to fully rely on either system.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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This organization will repurpose them into burial outfits or keepsakes for moms who've experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Ewing never married or had children, but is survived by other family members, per Extra.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The news and editorial staffs of the Orange County Register had no role in this post’s preparation.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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Iranians have already endured one revolution whose promises withered.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Their personal relationship ended after The Last Picture Show, but their working relationship endured.—
Lili Anolik,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 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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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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Ross suffered a cut to his right arm that required 20 stitches, as well as a cut to his left hand that required 13 stitches, according to the affidavit, which includes photos of Ross’s bloody limbs.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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He was eventually knocked free of the vehicle, and suffered significant lacerations that required 33 stitches, the official said.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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