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
In 2004, Clinton underwent a quadruple bypass operation at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and returned to the same hospital in 2010 for another heart procedure, during which two stents were inserted into a coronary artery.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Lepers underwent muscle biopsies at each stage of the experiment to measure the metabolic properties of his muscles.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
With the help of his colleagues, Lepers underwent a whole bunch of tests immediately after competing in the Swimrun World Championships in Sweden that fall.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Clinton underwent a possibly lifesaving quadruple coronary bypass surgery in September 2004.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
After 50 years of brutal military dictatorship, the country underwent a dramatic if fragile democratic opening during the 2010s.
—Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Aung San Suu Kyi, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991, underwent a reputational transformation over her defense of the military's indefensible action.
—Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Clinton underwent a quadruple bypass operation in 2004.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
After receiving her diagnosis, Eggert underwent a mastectomy.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Lepers underwent muscle biopsies at each stage of the experiment to measure the metabolic properties of his muscles.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
With the help of his colleagues, Lepers underwent a whole bunch of tests immediately after competing in the Swimrun World Championships in Sweden that fall.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Clinton underwent a possibly lifesaving quadruple coronary bypass surgery in September 2004.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
After 50 years of brutal military dictatorship, the country underwent a dramatic if fragile democratic opening during the 2010s.
—Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Aung San Suu Kyi, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991, underwent a reputational transformation over her defense of the military's indefensible action.
—Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Clinton underwent a quadruple bypass operation in 2004.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
After receiving her diagnosis, Eggert underwent a mastectomy.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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Musk had a prominent seat in the House gallery near the First Lady, even as some Democratic lawmakers brought guests who were directly impacted by his DOGE initiatives, including fired federal workers and others who have felt the effects of a government funding freeze.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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So those doctors had great talent.—
TIME Staff,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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Even though United were in the shadow of Liverpool and others, the aura of Old Trafford forged in the 1950s and 1960s endured.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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The stock market endured its worst day of the year this week and fears of a recession have intensified.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The life-sized bronze statue was sawed off at the heels and carried away by unknown perpetrators, Novo Mesto Police Department spokeswoman Alenka Drenik Rangus confirmed to the Slovenian outlet Dnevnik.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2025
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Volunteers sawed logs with kids, taught them how to pan for gold, showed off desert reptiles and even hosted an environmental magic show.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Yes, Rupert Murdoch lost an epic courtroom battle with his kids over his media empire (during which actual Succession plot lines were discussed), but the Fox News mogul also suffered a rare defeat in TV news.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare and social assistance workers suffered over 562,000 injuries in 2023, the most of any sector.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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