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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
After her record-breaking performance at the 2022 Beijing Games, Masters underwent multiple reconstructive surgeries on her left hand.
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Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Although he was waived at that time, Kawamura remained in Chicago and underwent the entirety of his recovery process with the Bulls medical team.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The 1980s were a decade of change and growth in Indianapolis, as the city underwent major economic and business development while also welcoming the arrival of the Colts.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
She was hospitalized for two weeks and underwent open heart surgery.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Center Cam Jurgens, who underwent back surgery in the offseason, missed two games due to a knee injury.
—Pat Gallen, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
In the final months of Brigitte Bardot‘s life, the actress underwent multiple surgeries to treat cancer, her husband Bernard d’Ormale told Paris Match.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
That patient underwent surgery to have a chip implanted and a computer voice created.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Footage from the movie was even confidently teased at CinemaCon back in 2024 but was completely absent this past spring as the movie underwent its reshoots.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Although he was waived at that time, Kawamura remained in Chicago and underwent the entirety of his recovery process with the Bulls medical team.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The 1980s were a decade of change and growth in Indianapolis, as the city underwent major economic and business development while also welcoming the arrival of the Colts.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
She was hospitalized for two weeks and underwent open heart surgery.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Center Cam Jurgens, who underwent back surgery in the offseason, missed two games due to a knee injury.
—Pat Gallen, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
In the final months of Brigitte Bardot‘s life, the actress underwent multiple surgeries to treat cancer, her husband Bernard d’Ormale told Paris Match.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
That patient underwent surgery to have a chip implanted and a computer voice created.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Footage from the movie was even confidently teased at CinemaCon back in 2024 but was completely absent this past spring as the movie underwent its reshoots.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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That’s eight losses in four years — only one more than Flagg has experienced in 2½ weeks of playing in the NBA.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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As for the safety of the drug, about 10% of the adults taking enlicitide experienced serious adverse events during the study and a similar share, about 12%, of those taking a placebo experienced adverse events in the study.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ewing never married or had children, but is survived by other family members, per Extra.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The news and editorial staffs of the Orange County Register had no role in this post’s preparation.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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Officials said the violence spread across several city blocks as agents endured four separate attempts to ram their convoy, including near an FBI facility where demonstrators tried to breach the perimeter before police restored order.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The legal wrangling comes after the administration and Republicans endured a bruising Election Day last week.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 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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Ross suffered a cut to his right arm that required 20 stitches, as well as a cut to his left hand that required 13 stitches, according to the affidavit, which includes photos of Ross’s bloody limbs.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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He was eventually knocked free of the vehicle, and suffered significant lacerations that required 33 stitches, the official said.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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