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
Doctors discovered cancerous masses during the procedure, and DeCarlo underwent treatment until he was hospitalized from November through December after another brain bleed.
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The complex underwent a major renovation in 2019.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
Vucevic underwent surgery over the weekend to repair his fractured ring finger and is not expected to miss at least three weeks.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The restaurant underwent a massive renovation, with state-of-the-art media, lights and a fresh new look.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Manning, receivers Emmett Mosley V and Ryan Wingo, defensive back Xavier Filsaime, left tackle Trevor Goosby and linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith each underwent what team officials called minor procedures, and all could be limited in spring football.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Also, imposition of democracy from outside proved murky as in Afghanistan and in the countries that underwent the Arab Spring.
—Debidatta A. Mahapatra, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
She was diagnosed with cervical cancer about 20 years ago and underwent surgery that left her cancer-free.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Not my first reproductive rodeo In 2017, I was diagnosed with fibroids and underwent a myomectomy to remove nearly 20 of them.
—L'oreal Thompson Payton, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The complex underwent a major renovation in 2019.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
Vucevic underwent surgery over the weekend to repair his fractured ring finger and is not expected to miss at least three weeks.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The restaurant underwent a massive renovation, with state-of-the-art media, lights and a fresh new look.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Manning, receivers Emmett Mosley V and Ryan Wingo, defensive back Xavier Filsaime, left tackle Trevor Goosby and linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith each underwent what team officials called minor procedures, and all could be limited in spring football.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Also, imposition of democracy from outside proved murky as in Afghanistan and in the countries that underwent the Arab Spring.
—Debidatta A. Mahapatra, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
She was diagnosed with cervical cancer about 20 years ago and underwent surgery that left her cancer-free.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Not my first reproductive rodeo In 2017, I was diagnosed with fibroids and underwent a myomectomy to remove nearly 20 of them.
—L'oreal Thompson Payton, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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The Pentagon released periscope video of the attack showing a ship that experienced a massive explosion to its stern, as well as what appeared to be still frames showing the ship sinking beneath the waves.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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One day earlier, the Gone Girl actress experienced a wardrobe malfunction while attending the Christian Dior show.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Noah Everly had a home run and three RBIs.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The 6-foot-4, 280-pound Cooper, who had five sacks among 41 tackles last season, played inside and outside for the Toreros.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The stillness of Laurel Playground reflects the unease that has settled over this stretch of West End, which has endured a disproportionate share of violence.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dengler endured endless torture and other miseries — escaping from prison was just the beginning of his ordeal in the jungle — but Bale plays him as a determined optimist, an indomitable spirit that cannot be crushed.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Their rising star guard suffered a season-ending injury in November.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Pressed to provide a single minute of footage that exonerates his deputies or his own leadership during the two weeks Mitchell suffered in a cell just downstairs from his office, Smith offers a rare blink.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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