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
Bacterial samples from eight of the cases underwent genetic sequencing and showed close similarity.
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Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
According to the team, Hardy suffered a gunshot wound Sunday morning and underwent surgery the same day.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 11 May 2026
This is the latest impressive pop music booking for PeoplesBank Arena, the downtown Hartford venue previously known as Hartford Civic Center and XL Center, which underwent a major renovation as well as a name change last year.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026
Kerr took a leave of absence to recover from debilitating complications following two back surgeries, then missed time again in 2017 with Mike Brown filling in as Kerr underwent a procedure to deal with a spinal fluid leak.
—Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Cruz underwent Tommy John surgery last August and had been rehabbing at the team’s spring training facility in Arizona in late October at the time of his arrest.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Pablo López underwent Tommy John surgery in February and is out for the season.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 9 May 2026
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
Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
According to the team, Hardy suffered a gunshot wound Sunday morning and underwent surgery the same day.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 11 May 2026
This is the latest impressive pop music booking for PeoplesBank Arena, the downtown Hartford venue previously known as Hartford Civic Center and XL Center, which underwent a major renovation as well as a name change last year.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026
Kerr took a leave of absence to recover from debilitating complications following two back surgeries, then missed time again in 2017 with Mike Brown filling in as Kerr underwent a procedure to deal with a spinal fluid leak.
—Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Cruz underwent Tommy John surgery last August and had been rehabbing at the team’s spring training facility in Arizona in late October at the time of his arrest.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Pablo López underwent Tommy John surgery in February and is out for the season.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 9 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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For example, even the rarest piece in your closet is first experienced by your car, or your backyard, or the courtyard of a county museum.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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After an initial miss, Jefferson had four makes in a row, needing one save to clinch the win.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
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Nurse, who has had to deal with multiple challenges during his time with the Sixers, will remain a constant, at least for the near future.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Williams, who endured an up-and-down 2025 with the Yankees, pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his sixth save in seven opportunities.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Del Toro’s dark, ravishing fantasy set in Francoist Spain — which had taken years to finance and produce, endured a brutal production and emerged from post barely in time — was the last film to screen in competition at that year’s festival.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 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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Boston previously suffered a lower-leg injury in February when playing in Unrivaled, the professional 3-on-3 league.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The title comes from a miniature story by the Soviet writer Daniil Kharms, who wrote absurdist literature under Stalinism and suffered as a result.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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