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 Charlotte Observer confirmed last week that starting defensive lineman Turk Wharton underwent surgery on his neck.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Thanks to voters passing a 2024 bond, Cherry Creek School District's former IST building underwent a renovation to transform into a college and career preparedness school.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Correa already underwent season-ending surgery on his left ankle, and Peña has not played since April 11 while nursing a hamstring strain.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 17 May 2026
After uncovering what the issue was following an 18-month mystery, the actress underwent multiple vocal cord surgeries and finally got an implant.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Dylan remained in the hospital for nearly two weeks and underwent a second surgery on March 1.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Mann underwent five days of fraught, often tearful testimony that included hours of questioning at a time.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
According to the team, Hardy suffered a gunshot wound Sunday morning and underwent surgery the same day.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 11 May 2026
This is the latest impressive pop music booking for PeoplesBank Arena, the downtown Hartford venue previously known as Hartford Civic Center and XL Center, which underwent a major renovation as well as a name change last year.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Thanks to voters passing a 2024 bond, Cherry Creek School District's former IST building underwent a renovation to transform into a college and career preparedness school.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Correa already underwent season-ending surgery on his left ankle, and Peña has not played since April 11 while nursing a hamstring strain.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 17 May 2026
After uncovering what the issue was following an 18-month mystery, the actress underwent multiple vocal cord surgeries and finally got an implant.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Dylan remained in the hospital for nearly two weeks and underwent a second surgery on March 1.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Mann underwent five days of fraught, often tearful testimony that included hours of questioning at a time.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
According to the team, Hardy suffered a gunshot wound Sunday morning and underwent surgery the same day.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 11 May 2026
This is the latest impressive pop music booking for PeoplesBank Arena, the downtown Hartford venue previously known as Hartford Civic Center and XL Center, which underwent a major renovation as well as a name change last year.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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For example, even the rarest piece in your closet is first experienced by your car, or your backyard, or the courtyard of a county museum.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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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,
14 May 2026
Verb
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But most of the research being done was carried out by people who had the university equivalent of a day job.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Beaches had a long road to Broadway.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Williams, who endured an up-and-down 2025 with the Yankees, pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his sixth save in seven opportunities.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Del Toro’s dark, ravishing fantasy set in Francoist Spain — which had taken years to finance and produce, endured a brutal production and emerged from post barely in time — was the last film to screen in competition at that year’s festival.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 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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Boston previously suffered a lower-leg injury in February when playing in Unrivaled, the professional 3-on-3 league.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The title comes from a miniature story by the Soviet writer Daniil Kharms, who wrote absurdist literature under Stalinism and suffered as a result.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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