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
Baltimore also underwent a coaching change.
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Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Two days later, Benjamin underwent surgery in which a shunt was placed in his head to drain the excess fluid to his abdomen.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Consumption peaked across the region and the energy grid underwent an extreme weather stress test as homes and businesses dialed up thermostats against historic cold.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Hours later, Vonn underwent surgery for a broken left leg and was in stable condition.
—Andrew Dampf, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
Police have not released the name of the child, who underwent surgery and is said to be stable.
—David Aaro, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Vonn later underwent an orthopedic operation to stabilize a fracture in her left leg, according to ESPN.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 8 Feb. 2026
Others across the country watching this spectacle underwent their own conversions.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
The PepsiCo brand, which recently underwent a makeover, is the latest company to use a QR code to get the audience's attention.
—Sarah Whitten,sara Salinas,sarah Jackson,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Two days later, Benjamin underwent surgery in which a shunt was placed in his head to drain the excess fluid to his abdomen.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Consumption peaked across the region and the energy grid underwent an extreme weather stress test as homes and businesses dialed up thermostats against historic cold.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Hours later, Vonn underwent surgery for a broken left leg and was in stable condition.
—Andrew Dampf, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
Police have not released the name of the child, who underwent surgery and is said to be stable.
—David Aaro, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Vonn later underwent an orthopedic operation to stabilize a fracture in her left leg, according to ESPN.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 8 Feb. 2026
Others across the country watching this spectacle underwent their own conversions.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
The PepsiCo brand, which recently underwent a makeover, is the latest company to use a QR code to get the audience's attention.
—Sarah Whitten,sara Salinas,sarah Jackson,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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Anyone who has experienced a sound bath will recognize how quickly rhythmic sound and vibration can induce a sense of calm.—
Chloe Burcham,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a 2020 study, participants who followed a ketogenic diet experienced significant reductions in waist and hip circumference and total body fat percentage, without reducing their calorie intake.—
Bret Scher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Freshman guard Meleek Thomas added 20 points and had three steals.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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All were known to have had ties to Epstein, but the new files have provided more details on their relationships and dealings with the late money manager.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Japan has endured inflation above the Bank of Japan's target for 45 consecutive months, declining real wages and persistent yen weakness.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Griffiths endured the pandemic, had three kids, raised a $50 billion series B round, and sold the company for $320 million—all within the span of just two and a half years.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 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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Mohammadi suffered multiple heart attacks while imprisoned before undergoing emergency surgery in 2022, her supporters say.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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In January, lawyer Robert Pang said Lai suffered health issues including heart palpitations, high blood pressure and diabetes.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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