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
Reeves underwent labrum surgery in April and won’t play full-contact in practice until likely October, per KU coach Bill Self.
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Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The content creator said her daughter underwent numerous X-rays, ultrasounds and a biopsy before the hospital team determined the cancer diagnosis.
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Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Later in the preseason, Wright underwent a leg procedure that sidelined him for multiple weeks, while Achane also dealt with a calf injury before the start of the regular season.
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Tyler M. Carmona,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio, now led by CEO Greg Abel, underwent significant changes in Q1 2026, dropping Visa/Mastercard and adding Alphabet/Delta.
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Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
After retiring, the linebacker underwent a surprising makeover, receiving 5,300 grafts of hair in a transplant facilitated by Restore.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Rich-girl flip-flops Flip-flops underwent a huge glow-up last summer, graduating from a beachside afterthought to a genuine fashion statement.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
1 July 2026
Officers underwent constitutional policing and de-escalation training and a smaller group of officers received specialized instruction on responding to civil unrest and riots.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
But in the intervening 11 years, the North underwent a tremendous industrial and transportation expansion.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The content creator said her daughter underwent numerous X-rays, ultrasounds and a biopsy before the hospital team determined the cancer diagnosis.
—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Later in the preseason, Wright underwent a leg procedure that sidelined him for multiple weeks, while Achane also dealt with a calf injury before the start of the regular season.
—
Tyler M. Carmona,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio, now led by CEO Greg Abel, underwent significant changes in Q1 2026, dropping Visa/Mastercard and adding Alphabet/Delta.
—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
After retiring, the linebacker underwent a surprising makeover, receiving 5,300 grafts of hair in a transplant facilitated by Restore.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Rich-girl flip-flops Flip-flops underwent a huge glow-up last summer, graduating from a beachside afterthought to a genuine fashion statement.
—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
1 July 2026
Officers underwent constitutional policing and de-escalation training and a smaller group of officers received specialized instruction on responding to civil unrest and riots.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
But in the intervening 11 years, the North underwent a tremendous industrial and transportation expansion.
—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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Investors who have experienced what might be called a contextual failure, a deal that stalled not because the economics changed but because the relationship broke down, will recognize the pattern.
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Like other female inmates in Tennessee and beyond, Sellars experienced strip searches that are more humiliating than what men experience because of their menstrual cycles.
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The jewelry designer and mother of two had a lumpectomy, underwent radiation and took Tamoxifen to reduce her risk of recurrence.
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Unlike Brazil, the Philippines has never had a player make a meaningful impact on the professional game, especially on the women’s side.
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To complete the stunt, the actor endured 16 hours of intensive helicopter training every day for more than a month in order to pull off the scene's difficult maneuvers and climactic downward spiral, per the Los Angeles Times.
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Kohn and Warsh’s partnership endured the era’s enormous pressure.
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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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Many public transit systems suffered as remote work increased and ridership declined.
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On June 24, Runnels suffered a medical event and was taken to JPS Hospital, where Runnels died the next day.
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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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