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 Participants without heart disease at the beginning of the study then underwent an MRI three years later. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 In 2024, Shedrowitzky underwent a procedure called a tracheobronchoplasty to structurally reinforce his trachea and main bronchi. — Angelica Stabile , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 However, following a Thursday night game in Los Angeles against the Chargers, Wentz underwent season-ending surgery. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 In addition to King Harald’s failing health, Mette-Marit underwent a lung transplant in June. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026 Sanchez underwent surgery for his injuries and was expected to recover. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 Williamson underwent a liver transplant earlier this year, prompting a judge to delay a February hearing in her case. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Pattaya underwent another evolution in the 1990s, with a new wave of tourists coming from what had been the Soviet Union, after communism there collapsed in late 1991. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 Both The Social Reckoning and Cliff Booth underwent reshoots recently, Barbera revealed, rendering them unfinished in time for Venice. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
  1. experienced
  2. had
  3. endured
  4. saw
  5. suffered
Verb
  • An Alabama woman accused of causing a deadly crash while driving a school bus experienced a medical crisis during the accident, her supporters reportedly said.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The Chicago area experienced heavy rains and high heat this summer, conditions experts and community members believe are contributing to higher-than-usual mosquito activity.
    — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of experienced
Verb
  • The Royals had the tying run at the plate with no outs in the bottom of the inning.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The hierarchy have applied a couple of touch-ups here and there, adding Germany full-back Nathaniel Brown and Ismael Saibari, who had an impressive World Cup up front for Morocco, but this is a near-complete team.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of had
Verb
  • The complaint alleges freshmen endured forced genital shaving, excessive drinking and being made to eat live fish as part of team initiation.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In the sequel, Sally has endured heartbreak again and a new potential love interest (played by Lee Pace) — but with hesitations.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of endured
Verb
  • In the book, Covey tells the story of a man relentlessly sawing down a tree.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026
  • Jordan Walker, sawed off by a 96 mph sinker, lined out softly.
    — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of saw
Verb
  • Undrafted rookie Mikail Kamara, meanwhile, suffered a torn ACL early in training camp, ending his season.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Fire has scored plenty of goals since the World Cup break, but suffered through defensive lapses, including giving up the lead late last weekend against Toronto.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of suffered

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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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