underwent

past tense of undergo
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 In 2004, Clinton underwent a quadruple bypass operation at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and returned to the same hospital in 2010 for another heart procedure, during which two stents were inserted into a coronary artery. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 Lepers underwent muscle biopsies at each stage of the experiment to measure the metabolic properties of his muscles. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024 With the help of his colleagues, Lepers underwent a whole bunch of tests immediately after competing in the Swimrun World Championships in Sweden that fall. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024 Clinton underwent a possibly lifesaving quadruple coronary bypass surgery in September 2004. Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024 After 50 years of brutal military dictatorship, the country underwent a dramatic if fragile democratic opening during the 2010s. Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024 Aung San Suu Kyi, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991, underwent a reputational transformation over her defense of the military's indefensible action. Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024 Clinton underwent a quadruple bypass operation in 2004. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024 After receiving her diagnosis, Eggert underwent a mastectomy. Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwent
Verb
  • Aside from Juror #2 Francesca has had several smaller roles in Clint's movies, including Jersey Boys.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • On influencers at the DNC and RNC This tension between influencers and traditional media gained prominence when influencers had access to both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions.
    Eric Deggans, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
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  • However, in a family business that’s endured for over a century, the past occasionally makes a resurgence.
    Erik Trinidad, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Another well-wisher, 73-year-old Karen Maclean, who has endured cancer for over 20 years, shared a heartfelt exchange with both Kate and King Charles.
    Erin Hill, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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  • Many of the rally attendees WIRED spoke to saw Musk’s ownership of X as a boon.
    Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Weather Wind and rain are not your friends when sawing.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Spokesperson Clinton, a Democrat who served as the 42nd president of the United States, suffered some health issues since leaving the White House in 2001.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • According to police, two people suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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