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.
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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
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
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Aside from Juror #2 Francesca has had several smaller roles in Clint's movies, including Jersey Boys.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Carter had little national name recognition when he was elected president in 1976, having served in the Georgia Senate and one term as governor of the state before moving to the White House.—
Stephen Fowler,
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
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In nearly 14 years atop Minnesota's Democratic Party, Ken Martin has endured bleak outlooks, deep internal party divisions and some close calls.—
Dana Ferguson,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
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The demo crew then sawed the tower’s legs and used a truck with a cord to pull it down.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2025
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In the living room, the string quartet tuned and sawed to life as hosts Carisa Bianca Mellado and Andrew Dalziell laid out the night’s program: four L.A. film composers leading sets of new piano and string pieces.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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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
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare and social assistance workers suffered over 562,000 injuries in 2023, the most of any sector.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Underwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwent. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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