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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 system has undergone extensive testing on active manufacturing floors to ensure reliability and compatibility with existing automation lines.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Despite the fact the medical community had created a vaccine for a novel virus in less than 18 months, the medical community had not spent any significant amount of time researching the symptoms half the population undergoes, has undergone for all of history, starting at about age 40.
—Glynnis MacNicol, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Sanders is then seen reflecting on the previous 15 surgeries he's undergone since his health struggles began.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The details of his condition and what prompted his lengthy absence are not clear, although a news release issued by the city last year said Richardson had undergone multiple life-threatening surgeries.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Even without Durant on the floor, this Houston squad has undergone some important changes that were on display Monday night.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The Chinese relationship to work has undergone a significant shift.
—Lavender Au, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
Since season 50 wrapped, the cast has undergone one of its more dramatic transitions in years.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Although the assemblies are fixed, the colorful clusters evoke the dynamic changes these textiles have undergone in different regions and eras.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Despite the fact the medical community had created a vaccine for a novel virus in less than 18 months, the medical community had not spent any significant amount of time researching the symptoms half the population undergoes, has undergone for all of history, starting at about age 40.
—Glynnis MacNicol, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Sanders is then seen reflecting on the previous 15 surgeries he's undergone since his health struggles began.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The details of his condition and what prompted his lengthy absence are not clear, although a news release issued by the city last year said Richardson had undergone multiple life-threatening surgeries.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Even without Durant on the floor, this Houston squad has undergone some important changes that were on display Monday night.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The Chinese relationship to work has undergone a significant shift.
—Lavender Au, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
Since season 50 wrapped, the cast has undergone one of its more dramatic transitions in years.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Although the assemblies are fixed, the colorful clusters evoke the dynamic changes these textiles have undergone in different regions and eras.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergone
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Ford experienced a number of health scares from a young age.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Temperatures will be a staggering 15 to as much as 30 degrees above average, easily challenging records not experienced in decades, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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It’s seen a $150 price cut for Prime Big Deal Days, enabling you to get a modern smartphone for less than $400.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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As seen with Daniel Jones, a good offensive line can help get the best out of a quarterback.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Delaware County, New York Fall is a favorite time of year in Delaware County, New York, also known as the Great Western Catskills.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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He was last known to live in an apartment in the 900 block of Foraker Drive.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Gingles’ 4-year-old daughter Seraphine witnessed the murders, according to court documents.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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Supporters witnessed players gesturing to each other in annoyance at misplaced passes or mistimed runs, fans let rip with their own nervousness as their side defended a 1-0 lead, and, most graphically, head coach Vitor Pereira was sent from the touchline after his own anxiety got the better of him.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Undergone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergone. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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