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
To prepare for the journey, the astronauts also underwent extensive geology training, equipping them to accurately photograph and describe lunar features such as ancient lava flows and impact craters during their time around the Moon.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
One of them underwent surgery, and his condition was stabilized.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The girl underwent a forensic exam and interview.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
In fine fashion, the speedy forward, who underwent groin surgery in the preseason after arriving in a trade with Nashville, struck a perfect cross that was headed into goal by Tyler Boyd, increasing the lead to 6-0 in the 70th minute.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Worth noting Right-hander José Buttó underwent a procedure to remove a blood clot from his right arm.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
To combat this scary new reality, Gilbert underwent 10 rounds of radiation to shrink the two leftover tumors in his brain.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2026
Sevriukova underwent chemotherapy and two surgeries.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
The lefty underwent an elbow cleanup procedure at the start of the offseason; the Yankees hope to activate him sometime in April.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
One of them underwent surgery, and his condition was stabilized.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The girl underwent a forensic exam and interview.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
In fine fashion, the speedy forward, who underwent groin surgery in the preseason after arriving in a trade with Nashville, struck a perfect cross that was headed into goal by Tyler Boyd, increasing the lead to 6-0 in the 70th minute.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Worth noting Right-hander José Buttó underwent a procedure to remove a blood clot from his right arm.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
To combat this scary new reality, Gilbert underwent 10 rounds of radiation to shrink the two leftover tumors in his brain.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2026
Sevriukova underwent chemotherapy and two surgeries.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
The lefty underwent an elbow cleanup procedure at the start of the offseason; the Yankees hope to activate him sometime in April.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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While not endangered, American woodcocks have experienced a population decline in recent decades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Banks and Macfadyen are both experienced comic actors, the latter assisted by retrofuturistic production design (red trenchcoats!—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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Smith had some hot and cold moments, striking out eight while walking five in 3 2/3 scoreless innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City has had an earnings tax since the 1960s, but voters have been required to renew the tax every five years following a state ballot initiative in 2010.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Lens endured an off night on Saturday and was well beaten by northern rival Lille 3-0.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The outlet shared that Bunnie left home at age 14 and later endured an abusive relationship until meeting Jelly Roll at a 2015 concert in Las Vegas.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 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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The brothers had a disagreement a couple of years ago and their friendship has suffered a rift.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Ball suffered a foot sprain in the first half of the win over Illinois but also played through it.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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