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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 new rules have undergone multiple revisions to align with definitions in state law, address resident concerns and solidify what makes the most sense for enforcement, according to city staff.
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Kendrick Calfee
updated April 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Field-tested in combat-like conditions Lilia has already undergone initial field trials in coordination with units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Livingstone believes that a blanket ban wouldn't even be under discussion if social media companies had undergone appropriate premarket testing to establish if their features are safe for their target audience.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The company has undergone a few rebrands, churn in its C-suite, and quick changes in strategy—offering little evidence of the internal cohesion necessary to make a portfolio of brands gel.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Mallet, a member of the varsity dance team at Santiago High School in Corona, suffered burns to more than 40% of her body and has already undergone three surgeries, Hale said.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
After changing head coaches — firing Tom Thibodeau and replacing him with Mike Brown — the Knicks have identical win-loss records, but have undergone a change in identity, a persona remaining under construction with just three regular-season games left before the playoffs roll around.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Despite not having undergone any cosmetic work prior, Mae went all in with a dramatic makeover.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Its demographics have also undergone an epochal shift.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Kendrick Calfee
updated April 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Field-tested in combat-like conditions Lilia has already undergone initial field trials in coordination with units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Livingstone believes that a blanket ban wouldn't even be under discussion if social media companies had undergone appropriate premarket testing to establish if their features are safe for their target audience.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The company has undergone a few rebrands, churn in its C-suite, and quick changes in strategy—offering little evidence of the internal cohesion necessary to make a portfolio of brands gel.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Mallet, a member of the varsity dance team at Santiago High School in Corona, suffered burns to more than 40% of her body and has already undergone three surgeries, Hale said.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
After changing head coaches — firing Tom Thibodeau and replacing him with Mike Brown — the Knicks have identical win-loss records, but have undergone a change in identity, a persona remaining under construction with just three regular-season games left before the playoffs roll around.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Despite not having undergone any cosmetic work prior, Mae went all in with a dramatic makeover.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Its demographics have also undergone an epochal shift.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergone
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Bay added that Govan has long pushed for a museum that matches Los Angeles’ innovation and global outlook, maintaining that the city can lead in redefining how art is experienced.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sajjad Hussain | Afp | Getty Images India’s e‑commerce market experienced a compound annual growth of 23% between 2020 and 2025, driven by both a rising number of users and higher spending per shopper, Govindu said.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All that credit goes to the co-creators Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli and director Tye Blue, who have crafted one of the sharpest books Broadway has seen in years.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Often, Marcano had to stand in line for hours with her sick daughter to insure that Amalia was seen by Dilley’s medical team.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The extent of Horton’s and Hodge’s surgeries and potential timeline for their return won’t be known until Meister goes in and determines the level of damage to their UCLs.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Music and performances featured local talent, including DJ Noodles, known for working with Bay Area artist Kehlani, as attendees filled the space throughout the day.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The crew experienced a solar eclipse, including 54 minutes of totality where the sun’s light was blocked by Earth, spied planets, photographed the Milky Way and even witnessed flashes of light as space rocks slammed into the moon.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information about the incident is asked to contact New Haven detectives at 203-946-6304 other through the department’s anonymous tip line at 866-888-TIPS (8477).—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Undergone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergone. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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