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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
Marte, who underwent double groin surgery ahead of the 2024 season and has since dealt with recurring knee issues, was pleased with his production.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Follow-up data shows the majority of patients who underwent the surgery had improved quality of life.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Dodge, too, underwent a decrease, though the popular Durango — which comes standard with a HEMI — soared to a 44% increase over the model's performance in 2024's third quarter.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Since his departure from Grey's Anatomy, Dempsey reunited with his Enchanted costar Amy Adams for the 2022 sequel Disenchanted and underwent a shocking white hair transformation for the upcoming 2023 biological drama Ferrari.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
In 1962, the theater underwent major renovation and again welcomed Broadway productions.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The researchers produced 82 functional human oocytes, or immature egg cells, which then underwent fertilization in the lab.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Manoah underwent Tommy John surgery and had not pitched this season in the big leagues.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Both teams underwent complete overhauls during the offseason, and rallying around the football team has helped build camaraderie.
—Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Will Sammon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Follow-up data shows the majority of patients who underwent the surgery had improved quality of life.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Dodge, too, underwent a decrease, though the popular Durango — which comes standard with a HEMI — soared to a 44% increase over the model's performance in 2024's third quarter.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Since his departure from Grey's Anatomy, Dempsey reunited with his Enchanted costar Amy Adams for the 2022 sequel Disenchanted and underwent a shocking white hair transformation for the upcoming 2023 biological drama Ferrari.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
In 1962, the theater underwent major renovation and again welcomed Broadway productions.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The researchers produced 82 functional human oocytes, or immature egg cells, which then underwent fertilization in the lab.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Manoah underwent Tommy John surgery and had not pitched this season in the big leagues.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Both teams underwent complete overhauls during the offseason, and rallying around the football team has helped build camaraderie.
—Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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Ford experienced a number of health scares from a young age.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Temperatures will be a staggering 15 to as much as 30 degrees above average, easily challenging records not experienced in decades, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Between 2011 and 2022, roughly 380 Kansas drivers had the designation on the front of their license changed, according to Appeals Court Judge Karen Arnold-Burger, who authored the June ruling against Kobach.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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The remaining 10,000 had no income cap.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Although the pair have been married for a decade, their relationship has endured rough patches.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Neve and Nala have each endured their own struggles, but they are finally being taken care of by their foster owner, Kelly Sayer.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The trees were cut down, sawed in half, hollowed out and tied back together for the musicians to use.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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But that figure will certainly plummet in 2025 considering that the Trop is under construction after damage suffered during last year’s Hurricane Milton, and the Rays had to play their home games at 10,000-seat Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the spring home of the New York Yankees.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Rupert’s mother recently suffered a stroke amid the controversy, says Kathryn.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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