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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 undergone
The show has undergone small changes over the years.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
The effort to bolster security at Temple Israel, outside Detroit, came as many houses of worship have undergone similar efforts, with leaders working to fortify facilities in the wake of deadly attacks.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Finding such nuts indicates that they were eaten at that time but must have undergone cooking processes — whether boiling or roasting — that effectively remove cyanide.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
The buildings date back to the 1930s and had not undergone major renovations since opening.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Library officials say the changes are needed because the building has not undergone a comprehensive renovation since opening in 1941.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Though rare, it has been associated with a global outbreak of infections among patients who have undergone open-heart surgery that involved the use of heater-cooler devices.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Servin said the girl has undergone surgery and the family is now waiting to learn more about her prognosis.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
In recent years, the property has undergone a refresh, with local architect and interior designer Pietro Castagna devising a homey yet modern aesthetic in wilful contrast to the opulent features and intricate façades of the region’s other lakeside villas.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
The effort to bolster security at Temple Israel, outside Detroit, came as many houses of worship have undergone similar efforts, with leaders working to fortify facilities in the wake of deadly attacks.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Finding such nuts indicates that they were eaten at that time but must have undergone cooking processes — whether boiling or roasting — that effectively remove cyanide.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
The buildings date back to the 1930s and had not undergone major renovations since opening.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Library officials say the changes are needed because the building has not undergone a comprehensive renovation since opening in 1941.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Though rare, it has been associated with a global outbreak of infections among patients who have undergone open-heart surgery that involved the use of heater-cooler devices.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Servin said the girl has undergone surgery and the family is now waiting to learn more about her prognosis.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
In recent years, the property has undergone a refresh, with local architect and interior designer Pietro Castagna devising a homey yet modern aesthetic in wilful contrast to the opulent features and intricate façades of the region’s other lakeside villas.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergone
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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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The star power between the United States and Dominican Republic arguably rivaled any matchup seen on a baseball diamond before.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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He was later seen signing autographs for young fans as the ceremonies came to a close.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Proper hotels are known for being design-forward and relaxed, giving off a social vibe that blends style with comfort, and the Hotel June Malibu is no exception.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Next-gen atomic clock The breakthrough in miniaturisation is enabled by a quantum-optical technique known as coherent population trapping, which replaces the bulkier microwave-cavity approach used in traditional atomic clocks.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Investigators were unable to speak with anyone who witnessed the avalanche and based the report on interviews with rescuers and information collected at the avalanche site, officials stated.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
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But LeBron also witnessed the wonder of Wade’s final Heat season, the type of embrace between city and franchise that Jordan was denied in Chicago.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Undergone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergone. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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