undergone

past participle of undergo
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 The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone an unprecedented series of ownership changes over the past year. Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 The study, which focused on people who had undergone surgery to remove a melanoma, tested the drug's efficacy at reducing the risk of the cancer's return. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 More than 150 years later, the house has undergone a major update. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026 Don’t worry about leaking or popping because this water mat is constructed with thick PVC that has undergone thorough testing. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 Buckler can engage those drones at supersonic speeds and has already undergone flight testing, according to X-Bow. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026 Ahmed and Gilkar’s attorney Lee Budner confirmed in a statement shared with PEOPLE that Rumi has undergone the Norwood procedure. Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 The state has tracked data for 72 workers who have undergone lung transplants and 51 workers who have been referred for lung transplant evaluations. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Since the middle of the twentieth century, societies around the globe have undergone a collective revolution in standards and attitudes towards obscenity and immorality. Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergone
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  • Those consumers experienced an average credit score increase of 16 points, according to FICO.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Herkov experienced Florida’s first national championship with Wuerffel throwing touchdowns and Spurrier dialing up plays.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • The singer is also seen discussing her creative thought process on albums like 'Speak Now' and 'Reputation' in the 42-minute Q&A preceding the surprise performance.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The oversize dive and pilot’s watches of the 1990s and early 2000s were an anomaly, and recent years have seen a return to more sensible proportions.
    Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • Vance is set to speak at the Cleveland-Cliffs Middletown Works facility, which was known as Armco Steel when his grandfather James Vance worked there for nearly 40 years.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Classic cars are known for their curves, chrome and nostalgia.
    Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • This year, London witnessed a staggering jump in the number of sales valued above £15 million ($20 million), and it’s largely being driven by Americans with deep pockets, according to luxury real estate company Beauchamp Estates.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Jonathan Howell, founder of Big World Pictures, has witnessed that change firsthand.
    José Salazar, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Undergone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergone. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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