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
Today, similar prudence animates concerns about NATO and broader trans-Atlantic ties in an era when Europe has undergone profound transformations through mass migration, supranational governance, demographic decline, and shifting cultural priorities.
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Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Over the intervening 25 years, the landscape across an 18,000-square-mile expanse, larger than the state of Maryland, has undergone an extensive reshaping.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Ziggy has since undergone several surgeries, including the amputation of his left rear leg, Lovenduski said.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The property has just undergone the most complete overhaul in its 153-year history, reopening after a two-year hiatus that was more than worth the wait.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Le Constellation, where 40 people died in the blaze, had not undergone a fire inspection since 2020, according to Nicolas Féraud, the president of the Crans-Montana council.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The Hoosiers have undergone a stunning transformation under head coach Curt Cignetti, who took over a 3-9 team after the 2023 season and went 11-2 with a playoff berth in 2024 before this season’s unbeaten run.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
Aquilino Gonell, who was injured during the attack and has undergone multiple surgeries.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026
Leverkusen has also undergone a mid-season management shift and sits fifth in the Bundesliga under Kasper Hjulmand.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Over the intervening 25 years, the landscape across an 18,000-square-mile expanse, larger than the state of Maryland, has undergone an extensive reshaping.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Ziggy has since undergone several surgeries, including the amputation of his left rear leg, Lovenduski said.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The property has just undergone the most complete overhaul in its 153-year history, reopening after a two-year hiatus that was more than worth the wait.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Le Constellation, where 40 people died in the blaze, had not undergone a fire inspection since 2020, according to Nicolas Féraud, the president of the Crans-Montana council.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The Hoosiers have undergone a stunning transformation under head coach Curt Cignetti, who took over a 3-9 team after the 2023 season and went 11-2 with a playoff berth in 2024 before this season’s unbeaten run.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
Aquilino Gonell, who was injured during the attack and has undergone multiple surgeries.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026
Leverkusen has also undergone a mid-season management shift and sits fifth in the Bundesliga under Kasper Hjulmand.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergone
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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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Pearl explores the relationship between cultural prizes and ideas of nationhood, as well as imposter syndrome and external validation, like MFAs, literary awards, and being seen writing in coffeeshops by and with other writers.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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The number of killings investigated last year fell to 67, with 57 of those categorized as murders — excluding cases such as justifiable homicides — a total not seen since 1967, according to data compiled by this news organization.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Petro, who is not known for his punctuality, arrived an hour and a half late.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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She was taken to Somerset County Jail pending a detention hearing, and it is not immediately known if Natarajan has retained an attorney.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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No injuries were reported after the incident, but airport staff who witnessed the landing described hearing multiple popping sounds as the wheels hit the tarmac followed by visible smoke.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to the police report, officers witnessed the spitting on video, but not the use of racial slurs.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Undergone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergone. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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