Thesaurus results for UNDERWENT

underwent

verb

past tense 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 underwent Embiid underwent an emergency appendectomy in April, causing the former NBA MVP to miss the first three games of the Sixers’ first-round series against the Boston Celtics. —

Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026 Kardashian, who attended the Met Gala with ex Pete Davidson that year, underwent a physical transformation just to fit into the relic. —

Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026 The Hollywood Reporter previously reported that the biopic underwent a significant overhaul due to an oversight by the Michael Jackson estate, which is backing Michael. —

Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026 Embiid, who underwent an appendectomy about a month ago, is listed on the injury report with a right hip contusion. —

Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 3 May 2026 Upon arriving in Maryland that Tuesday Crosby, who’d had surgery in January to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, underwent a physical exam that included a series of imaging tests. —

Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 Bessant’s journey of personal resilience A breast cancer survivor, Bessant underwent a lumpectomy and radiation treatment at Novant Health. —

Chase Jordan april 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026 Both players underwent surgery the day after their respective injuries. —

Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026 The Heat bypassed an Herro contract-extension window in October, after the seventh-year guard underwent surgery on his left ankle in September, a procedure that sidelined the former All-Star for the first 17 games of the season. —

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026

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The passengers left the ship and entered the United States before the outbreak was identified, said officials, and have not experienced any symptoms.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
People who have weakened immune systems and who experienced intense pain during an initial outbreak are also more susceptible to getting shingles a second (or even third) time.

— Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 7 May 2026