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 undergone
Having undergone an extensive 2024 renovation, each of the 259 rooms (including 42 suites) are bright and airy, with textures and colors inspired by the Canadian landscape.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
These are the military's most elite forces, who have undergone intensive physical and technical training for this type of mission.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Even before Jimmy’s death, Stem had been interested in psychedelic treatment, which has undergone a resurgence after decades of stagnation.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Before the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, track and field, swimming and cycling had adopted policies that effectively prohibited trans athletes who had undergone male puberty from participating in female competition.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
In February 2021, Woods, who had recently undergone his fifth back surgery and has had multiple knee surgeries, had multiple leg injuries after a crash occurred on a residential street in Palos Verdes, California.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
College basketball has undergone a similar shift, as 12 of the 80 Sweet 16 starters this year are international, up from just four in 2016.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The device has undergone durability testing, including being run over by a vehicle, and remained intact.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
When freshman center Gandy Malou-Mamel walked into Gampel Pavilion on Friday for the UConn women’s basketball team’s first official NCAA Tournament practice, she was stunned by the makeover that the Huskies’ home arena had undergone.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
These are the military's most elite forces, who have undergone intensive physical and technical training for this type of mission.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Even before Jimmy’s death, Stem had been interested in psychedelic treatment, which has undergone a resurgence after decades of stagnation.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Before the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, track and field, swimming and cycling had adopted policies that effectively prohibited trans athletes who had undergone male puberty from participating in female competition.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
In February 2021, Woods, who had recently undergone his fifth back surgery and has had multiple knee surgeries, had multiple leg injuries after a crash occurred on a residential street in Palos Verdes, California.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
College basketball has undergone a similar shift, as 12 of the 80 Sweet 16 starters this year are international, up from just four in 2016.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The device has undergone durability testing, including being run over by a vehicle, and remained intact.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
When freshman center Gandy Malou-Mamel walked into Gampel Pavilion on Friday for the UConn women’s basketball team’s first official NCAA Tournament practice, she was stunned by the makeover that the Huskies’ home arena had undergone.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergone
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The junior trio of Solo Ball, Jayden Ross and Jaylin Stewart experienced the 2024 national championship run courtside, too, but none played more than seven minutes at the Final Four.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Then there are the many other times the participants may have experienced a strong emotion without actually crying.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
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Large flames could be seen above the homes.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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An operative would normally plan to walk alone to a hotel room to avoid being seen with an asset.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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On April 6, 2017, then-Detroit pitcher Matthew Boyd started against the Chicago White Sox in what is now known as Rate Field.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Having a power of attorney in place, or at least a capable spouse or adult child, can make an elder’s wishes known, if not respected.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Anyone who witnessed the incident or knows more was asked to contact Menifee PD's Traffic Unit at (951) 723-1634.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Only robotic imagers have witnessed this lunar region.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Undergone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergone. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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