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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
Mangione underwent surgery and even texted Martin pictures of it.
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Lula underwent surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage after the 79-year-old leader complained of headaches that doctors believed to be the result of a fall in a bathroom at his home in October.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
While at the hospital, da Silva, 79, underwent a craniotomy — a surgical procedure in which part of the skull is removed to access the brain, per the Mayo Clinic — in order to drain the bleed, the social media post added.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The Hotel Post am See just underwent major renovation and re-opened with a brand new rooftop spa that is home to an infinity pool, ice grotto, steam bath and a Finnish sauna overlooking the peaceful scenery in and around lake Traun.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The company underwent a round of layoffs in April.
—Rob Toews, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
After dealing with fertility issues, Kelly underwent in vitro fertilization (IVF) with Matthew's support.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Williams underwent a health screening for respiratory problems, but was sent back to work, the lawsuit said.
—Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Traws Pharma underwent a one-for-25 reverse stock split in September 2024 to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Lula underwent surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage after the 79-year-old leader complained of headaches that doctors believed to be the result of a fall in a bathroom at his home in October.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
While at the hospital, da Silva, 79, underwent a craniotomy — a surgical procedure in which part of the skull is removed to access the brain, per the Mayo Clinic — in order to drain the bleed, the social media post added.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The Hotel Post am See just underwent major renovation and re-opened with a brand new rooftop spa that is home to an infinity pool, ice grotto, steam bath and a Finnish sauna overlooking the peaceful scenery in and around lake Traun.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The company underwent a round of layoffs in April.
—Rob Toews, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
After dealing with fertility issues, Kelly underwent in vitro fertilization (IVF) with Matthew's support.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Williams underwent a health screening for respiratory problems, but was sent back to work, the lawsuit said.
—Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Traws Pharma underwent a one-for-25 reverse stock split in September 2024 to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
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Galliano’s cultural impact and technical and inventive Margiela creations have had a halo effect on the brand as a whole, Margiela parent company OTB’s founder and chairman Renzo Rosso told Vogue Business in a recent interview.Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The filmmakers had little choice but to compress the timeline, eliminate major characters, and favor emotional truth over strict historical truth.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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The golf comedy earned $41 million at the box office against a $12 million budget and has since endured as one of Sandler’s most beloved features.J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, few teams endured the offseason makeover that the Chicago Bulls did this past cycle.Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The 600-pound statue was stolen in October, sawed off above the feet, and then found by police, according to the AP.Annalise Frank, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
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Gibbs hastily sawed off his leg cast, and was seen some time later taking the long-range shot that painted Pedro’s truck window with brain matter.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Hargrave suffered a torn triceps against the Rams in Week 3 that ended his season.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The couple had previously suffered a miscarriage the year prior.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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