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 undergone
Since 2020, roughly 30 tropical systems have undergone rapid intensification at some point in their lifecycle — a jump nearly five-fold since 1980.
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Zach Covey, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Over the decades, the companies she’s worked for have undergone mergers and consolidation.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Some of these individuals had undergone skull surgery 5,000 years ago.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Brave, stubborn — and sassy Rylan, who has undergone many surgeries and procedures over the years, including close to 10 in the last two years, received a kidney transplant from his mom just last year.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Citing an informed source, Tasnim said the text had undergone changes over the past days.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 29 May 2026
In the days before, the outlets reported, Fernandes had undergone a cosmetic procedure that involved the injection of polymethylmethacrylate — a dermal filler commonly known as PMMA — into her buttocks.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
This is the second hair transformation Eilish has undergone in the past few months.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 May 2026
The property has recently undergone major renovations, including a $55 million reimagination of the MGM Tower in 2023, offering guests brand new, more luxurious rooms away from the casino floor and new luxury Vista Suites with wraparound views of the Atlantic City skyline.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2026
Zach Covey, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Over the decades, the companies she’s worked for have undergone mergers and consolidation.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Some of these individuals had undergone skull surgery 5,000 years ago.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Brave, stubborn — and sassy Rylan, who has undergone many surgeries and procedures over the years, including close to 10 in the last two years, received a kidney transplant from his mom just last year.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Citing an informed source, Tasnim said the text had undergone changes over the past days.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 29 May 2026
In the days before, the outlets reported, Fernandes had undergone a cosmetic procedure that involved the injection of polymethylmethacrylate — a dermal filler commonly known as PMMA — into her buttocks.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
This is the second hair transformation Eilish has undergone in the past few months.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 May 2026
The property has recently undergone major renovations, including a $55 million reimagination of the MGM Tower in 2023, offering guests brand new, more luxurious rooms away from the casino floor and new luxury Vista Suites with wraparound views of the Atlantic City skyline.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergone
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Jansen had previously experienced discomfort in his right groin after an April 15 outing against the Royals.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The right footwear for your activity of choice can also spare you from foot pain, unneccesary stress on the knees, conditions like plantar fasciitis, and sudden fatigue experienced during exercise.—
Amina Ayoud,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The area of the discovery, about 6 miles from Casias’ home, can be reached by a state highway, which she was seen walking along the day she was reported missing.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Over the past decade, the airport has seen an 82 percent increase in passenger traffic, according to the city.—
Shannon Tyler
May 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 May 2026
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And Mullin, a 48-year-old former Republican senator from Oklahoma and former mixed martial arts fighter, is also known for fiery exchanges with congressional committees, once challenging a Teamsters leader during a 2023 hearing.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The precious, fine dining restaurant he was known for is no more but the all-day contemporary bistro Camélia remains, as does the hotel’s on-site pâtisserie aptly called Cake Shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The man at the bar recounting that epic race that more than a half-century later remains seared in the memory of those who witnessed it, a legend passed down from brother to brother, father to son, generation to generation.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Scientists can draw on it to identify and study 100,000 exoplanets, hundreds of millions of galaxies, billions of stars, and rare objects and phenomena — including some that astronomers have never witnessed before.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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“Undergone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergone. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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