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
At least 100 of these California workers have undergone or are awaiting a lung transplant, a complicated procedure that extends life but does not provide a long-term cure.
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David Michaels,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Since then, the heavy bomber has undergone more than half a dozen transformations to align its technology with the military’s changing needs.
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The steeple had undergone major restoration in recent years, but the church's impact extended far beyond its architecture.
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Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
While Wrigley Field has undergone extensive renovations under the ownership of the Ricketts family, the organization has also worked to maintain the historic character that makes the ballpark unique.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
At least 100 of these California workers have undergone or are awaiting a lung transplant, a complicated procedure that extends life but does not provide a long-term cure.
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David Michaels,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
The company has also undergone a period of growth, moving from releasing two to four films a year to between eight to 10 movies annually.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
The war in Ukraine, which not long ago seemed to be turning in favor of Vladimir Putin’s invading Russian Army, appears to have undergone another reversal.
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Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
While Carrie famously rejected both the ring and the proposal, the cut has undergone a modern renaissance—and thanks in part to Jenner, it may be poised for another major comeback.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
David Michaels,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Since then, the heavy bomber has undergone more than half a dozen transformations to align its technology with the military’s changing needs.
—
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The steeple had undergone major restoration in recent years, but the church's impact extended far beyond its architecture.
—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
While Wrigley Field has undergone extensive renovations under the ownership of the Ricketts family, the organization has also worked to maintain the historic character that makes the ballpark unique.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
At least 100 of these California workers have undergone or are awaiting a lung transplant, a complicated procedure that extends life but does not provide a long-term cure.
—
David Michaels,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
The company has also undergone a period of growth, moving from releasing two to four films a year to between eight to 10 movies annually.
—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
The war in Ukraine, which not long ago seemed to be turning in favor of Vladimir Putin’s invading Russian Army, appears to have undergone another reversal.
—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
While Carrie famously rejected both the ring and the proposal, the cut has undergone a modern renaissance—and thanks in part to Jenner, it may be poised for another major comeback.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergone
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These areas had experienced decades of disinvestment, tied to redlining, racist housing covenants and other discriminatory policies, making them among the city’s more affordable neighborhoods.
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The first thing the experts experienced was LG’s next-generation picture quality technology called Hyper Radiant Color Technology.
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That challenge can be seen in almost every corner of Nabatieh, a city of some 90,000.
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The offender is described as an African-American man between 40-45 years of age, weighing 180-200 pounds, and was last seen wearing a gray/black baseball cap, a light blue shirt, gray pants, and black gym shoes.
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During his time with the Pistons, he was known for getting into altercations with opposing players, most recently in February 2026, when he was suspended for seven games following a fight with the Charlotte Hornets.
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The lawsuits will be filed once more information is known from the National Transportation Safety Board and the law firms have conducted their own investigations.
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The private members’ club, founded in 1922 by one of Queen Victoria’s daughters, has witnessed a great deal of history in London’s ritzy Chelsea district.
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An Associated Press journalist witnessed more than a dozen frustrated fans at the match who said they were stuck in similar situations.
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“Undergone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergone. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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