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
The Uruguay midfielder underwent surgery following a hamstring injury sustained when Spurs lost 3-2 away to Bournemouth on January 7.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
The maximalist property underwent a full-scale renovation just a few years ago.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Fox underwent 12 rounds of chemotherapy for nine hours a day.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The 76ers played the game without star center Joel Embiid, who underwent appendectomy surgery earlier this month.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Days after the team’s first-round elimination from the postseason, Narváez and Wong underwent meniscus and right-hand carpal boss excision surgeries, respectively.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
After a period of network decline through the 2010s, the platform underwent a multi-year overhaul to modernize its user experience and strengthen its core offerings.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Now, in its fourth phase, more barracks at Camp Pendleton underwent upgrades and repairs this week, and additional food facilities have been identified for improvement.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Injury updates Edman, who underwent ankle surgery this offseason, is still on track to be activated around late May, Roberts said Saturday.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
The maximalist property underwent a full-scale renovation just a few years ago.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Fox underwent 12 rounds of chemotherapy for nine hours a day.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The 76ers played the game without star center Joel Embiid, who underwent appendectomy surgery earlier this month.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Days after the team’s first-round elimination from the postseason, Narváez and Wong underwent meniscus and right-hand carpal boss excision surgeries, respectively.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
After a period of network decline through the 2010s, the platform underwent a multi-year overhaul to modernize its user experience and strengthen its core offerings.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Now, in its fourth phase, more barracks at Camp Pendleton underwent upgrades and repairs this week, and additional food facilities have been identified for improvement.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Injury updates Edman, who underwent ankle surgery this offseason, is still on track to be activated around late May, Roberts said Saturday.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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Those who experienced the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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São Jorge last experienced a land eruption in 1808.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When Izzo came to the plate, Evergreen Park coach Michelle Vucsko had to make a choice.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Gorka has denied belonging to the organization, which had Nazi ties during World War II, and said the medal honors his father’s escape from communism.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
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But some people familiar with the matter say an applications uptick does not necessarily correspond to a surge in high-caliber recruits that can offset the attrition the bureau has endured.—
Eric Tucker,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 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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One of four boosters suffered what looked like a burn through of one of its nozzles about 30 seconds into launch, similar to what a Vulcan launch suffered in 2024 on its second ever flight.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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In at least two cases Taylor has seen, the relationship between the child and parent suffered lasting damage.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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