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
Miami Dolphins The Dolphins underwent some change in the offseason.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Former first lady Jill Biden also underwent Mohs surgery to have a skin cancer lesion removed from above her right eye, which had been discovered during a routine skin cancer screening in January of 2023.
—Molly Nagle, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Khadija underwent a clandestine cesarean in a makeshift clinic only for her baby to die hours later.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
The one notable absence was star Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk, who recently underwent surgery and will miss the start of the 2025-26 NHL season but anticipates being back for the Olympics.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Likely underwent surgery in late July and is healing as expected.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The Fugees’ Pras Michel underwent emergency surgery for colon cancer last week, postponing legal proceedings in his foreign lobbying and conspiracy case.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
In 2024, all new suppliers underwent EGS screening according to Dystar’s supply chain policy and all suppliers were accessed for environmental impacts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
After doctors deemed his emergency a mild heart attack, Stevens underwent minimally invasive heart surgery.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Former first lady Jill Biden also underwent Mohs surgery to have a skin cancer lesion removed from above her right eye, which had been discovered during a routine skin cancer screening in January of 2023.
—Molly Nagle, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Khadija underwent a clandestine cesarean in a makeshift clinic only for her baby to die hours later.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
The one notable absence was star Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk, who recently underwent surgery and will miss the start of the 2025-26 NHL season but anticipates being back for the Olympics.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Likely underwent surgery in late July and is healing as expected.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The Fugees’ Pras Michel underwent emergency surgery for colon cancer last week, postponing legal proceedings in his foreign lobbying and conspiracy case.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
In 2024, all new suppliers underwent EGS screening according to Dystar’s supply chain policy and all suppliers were accessed for environmental impacts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
After doctors deemed his emergency a mild heart attack, Stevens underwent minimally invasive heart surgery.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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Historic data In 2024, California experienced 305 fires caused by lightning, resulting in 90,206 acres of wildland burned, according to NIFC records.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader reported that the family also experienced foul odors and heard pig grunts in the home.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Savage is a former child star who had his breakout role in the 1987 film The Princess Bride.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Brazzell had another touchdown later in the game on a hook-and-lateral in the fourth.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Before welcoming William, the couple endured a six-year-long road to parenthood that included health issues for each of them in addition to their fertility struggles.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The attacker was sidelined for eight months and endured setbacks during his rehabilitation.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 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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Days after contributing two assists when playing as the No 10 in a 4-1 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers in Brighton’s second league fixture of 2023-24, Enciso suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee in training.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Watkin is just one out of the thousands of Hoosier educators who have suffered injuries due to student violence.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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