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
Bailey was born male but had undergone a name change and had been identifying as female before the attack.
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Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Since then, the booster, called Super Heavy, and upper stage, called simply Ship, have undergone major redesigns.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Since then, Ashburnham has undergone chemotherapy and had a stem-cell transplant in June 2023.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Bailey said this process is also undergone on election night.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt has undergone surgery on a back injury which is set to sideline him until next season.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Some humanoid robots from these companies have already undergone unified coding and registration.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Since then, Zhongnanhai has undergone significant razing and renovation, including the addition of office buildings, swimming pools, and more.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
This sprawling resort has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation over the last 10-plus years, work that has refreshed rooms and the lobby, added a coffee shop, and enhanced wellness perks.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Since then, the booster, called Super Heavy, and upper stage, called simply Ship, have undergone major redesigns.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Since then, Ashburnham has undergone chemotherapy and had a stem-cell transplant in June 2023.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Bailey said this process is also undergone on election night.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt has undergone surgery on a back injury which is set to sideline him until next season.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Some humanoid robots from these companies have already undergone unified coding and registration.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Since then, Zhongnanhai has undergone significant razing and renovation, including the addition of office buildings, swimming pools, and more.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
This sprawling resort has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation over the last 10-plus years, work that has refreshed rooms and the lobby, added a coffee shop, and enhanced wellness perks.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergone
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For example, even the rarest piece in your closet is first experienced by your car, or your backyard, or the courtyard of a county museum.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Having seen it on TV before, with its repetitive visuals—every athlete in black spandex, performing the same tasks with minute variations—this seemed dubious.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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New home prices extended their decline in March nationwide, even though some major cities have seen some month-on-month improvement.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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It’s caused by a parasite, Cytauxzoon felis, that dwells in a species of tick known as the Lone Star tick − named for a single white dot on the backs of adult females.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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Miami coach Mario Cristobal, a former offensive lineman, is known for his ability to recruit and develop the position.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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That tree was called Wesley Oak and, living into the 1920s, witnessed much of America’s history.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Since October, the country has witnessed over 700 fatalities and more than 18,500 infections, although cases and deaths have shown signs of slowing since their peak in January.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Undergone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergone. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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