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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
For this research, 2,750 people underwent about five years of annual neurological assessments and brain imaging along with evaluations of sleep habits to investigate the association between insomnia and brain changes.
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
The research, published in The British Medical Journal, found that for women who underwent breast cancer treatment, the risk of a second primary cancer — meaning a cancer originating outside the breasts — increased by only about 2 percent compared with the general population.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The GoFundMe, which was established to pay for the child’s medical costs, earlier noted that Claudia lost a lot of blood and underwent a blood transfusion.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
And left tackle Ickey Ekwonu, who underwent an appendectomy a little over two weeks ago, is still day-to-day.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
City spokesman Tyler Becker said previously that the project underwent a General Development Plan amendment process in 2023 that included three public meetings and concluded with Parks and Recreation Board approval in February 2024.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Seeking a Liver Transplant While Luka underwent the surgery at just a few weeks old, it was deemed a failure the following April.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
The participants also underwent cognitive tests for executive function (that is, self-management) and overall cognitive ability, which includes things like memory, attention, language, and executive function.
—New Atlas, 6 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
Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
The research, published in The British Medical Journal, found that for women who underwent breast cancer treatment, the risk of a second primary cancer — meaning a cancer originating outside the breasts — increased by only about 2 percent compared with the general population.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The GoFundMe, which was established to pay for the child’s medical costs, earlier noted that Claudia lost a lot of blood and underwent a blood transfusion.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
And left tackle Ickey Ekwonu, who underwent an appendectomy a little over two weeks ago, is still day-to-day.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
City spokesman Tyler Becker said previously that the project underwent a General Development Plan amendment process in 2023 that included three public meetings and concluded with Parks and Recreation Board approval in February 2024.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Seeking a Liver Transplant While Luka underwent the surgery at just a few weeks old, it was deemed a failure the following April.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
The participants also underwent cognitive tests for executive function (that is, self-management) and overall cognitive ability, which includes things like memory, attention, language, and executive function.
—New Atlas, 6 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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Although large crowds attended the NASCAR weekend, the series experienced a variety of issues and will not return to Mexico in 2026.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And the new role had a different sort of perk, in the form of compensation.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But Kraft ran Harris over, rumbled to the 7-yard line and two plays later Josh Jacobs had a 2-yard TD run.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pep Guardiola has endured his worst start to a league season (three points from three games) and Ruben Amorim’s side only just edged past Burnley last time out, having been eliminated from the Carabao Cup by fourth-tier Grimsby Town earlier in the week.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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For the next six years, Kira endured a rigorous drug treatment regime and was frequently in and out of hospitals.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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My dad suffered from Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, another neurodegenerative illness.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Their starting quarterback Brock Purdy suffered a left shoulder and toe injuries during the 49ers 17-13 Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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