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
After Prine underwent radiation treatment for throat cancer in 1998, his voice dropped an octave and, over time, took on a gravelly quality that matched his elder statesman status.
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Matthew Blackwell,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
As America’s middle class underwent an unprecedented expansion, African Americans remained subject to discriminatory housing, employment, and banking practices.
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Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Jenna Ortega underwent a complete transformation for her latest role.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The pool underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation earlier this year.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 June 2026
This rebranding also extends to Roica’s digital platform, which underwent a user-centric redesign.
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Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
In October 2008, Greenspan underwent an hourslong public flogging on Capitol Hill from lawmakers who once hung on every word the former Fed chairman had to say.
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Barbara Hagenbaugh,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Marrakesh, a whirlwind city of color and craft, is also home to some of the best hotels in the world, with iconic, design-forward properties like El Fenn (which recently underwent a renovation) and La Mamounia, a Hall of Fame winner in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards.
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Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
The former Top Gear presenter underwent a heart procedure in the first episode of the Amazon Prime Video series, while Season 5 concluded on the bombshell of his cancer diagnosis.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
21 June 2026
Matthew Blackwell,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
As America’s middle class underwent an unprecedented expansion, African Americans remained subject to discriminatory housing, employment, and banking practices.
—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Jenna Ortega underwent a complete transformation for her latest role.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The pool underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation earlier this year.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 June 2026
This rebranding also extends to Roica’s digital platform, which underwent a user-centric redesign.
—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
In October 2008, Greenspan underwent an hourslong public flogging on Capitol Hill from lawmakers who once hung on every word the former Fed chairman had to say.
—
Barbara Hagenbaugh,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Marrakesh, a whirlwind city of color and craft, is also home to some of the best hotels in the world, with iconic, design-forward properties like El Fenn (which recently underwent a renovation) and La Mamounia, a Hall of Fame winner in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards.
—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
The former Top Gear presenter underwent a heart procedure in the first episode of the Amazon Prime Video series, while Season 5 concluded on the bombshell of his cancer diagnosis.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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These areas had experienced decades of disinvestment, tied to redlining, racist housing covenants and other discriminatory policies, making them among the city’s more affordable neighborhoods.
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The first thing the experts experienced was LG’s next-generation picture quality technology called Hyper Radiant Color Technology.
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Swept away The high altitude in Denver can cause certain pitch types to go awry, but Gray had the benefit of being able to mix and match from his expansive repertoire.
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He's also made three career trips to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and had postseason career highs with nine assists and points in 20 games in 2022, helping the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup.
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His wife had endured a difficult labor.
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Through centuries of upheaval the monastery endured as a living testament to Ukraine’s faith, culture, and history.
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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).
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.
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Prosecutors are also seeking a more serious punishment due to the extent of injuries the victims suffered.
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However, Trooper Hunter Mathews told CBS Colorado the driver, a 70-year-old man from New Mexico, was taken to the hospital for injuries suffered in a slip and fall after the crash.
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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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