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 undergone
The parcel comes with seven apartments, and the buildings have undergone capital improvements in recent years, including new boilers and electrical upgrades.
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 15 Oct. 2025
The CEOs of Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Citigroup have all undergone CEO transitions since that time.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
The organizer of a GoFundMe created to support Flores' family also confirmed the teenager's death over the weekend, noting the boy had undergone surgery to stop a brain bleed after he was hit by the vehicle.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
She’s tasked with revitalizing a network that has undergone numerous leadership changes and reshuffling over the last decade.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
During a February 3, 2025, White House briefing, CNN chief correspondent Kaitlan Collins pressed press secretary Karoline Leavitt on whether Musk had undergone a background check or received any form of security clearance to operate within the government.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
This marks the first name change for the platform, while its competitors, including HBO Max and Paramount+, have undergone a couple rounds of switches (and some changing back).
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Tiger Woods has undergone surgery after suffering another major injury.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Despite the fact the medical community had created a vaccine for a novel virus in less than 18 months, the medical community had not spent any significant amount of time researching the symptoms half the population undergoes, has undergone for all of history, starting at about age 40.
—Glynnis MacNicol, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Clio Chang, Curbed, 15 Oct. 2025
The CEOs of Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Citigroup have all undergone CEO transitions since that time.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
The organizer of a GoFundMe created to support Flores' family also confirmed the teenager's death over the weekend, noting the boy had undergone surgery to stop a brain bleed after he was hit by the vehicle.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
She’s tasked with revitalizing a network that has undergone numerous leadership changes and reshuffling over the last decade.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
During a February 3, 2025, White House briefing, CNN chief correspondent Kaitlan Collins pressed press secretary Karoline Leavitt on whether Musk had undergone a background check or received any form of security clearance to operate within the government.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
This marks the first name change for the platform, while its competitors, including HBO Max and Paramount+, have undergone a couple rounds of switches (and some changing back).
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Tiger Woods has undergone surgery after suffering another major injury.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Despite the fact the medical community had created a vaccine for a novel virus in less than 18 months, the medical community had not spent any significant amount of time researching the symptoms half the population undergoes, has undergone for all of history, starting at about age 40.
—Glynnis MacNicol, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergone
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The area experienced decades of economic disinvestment as a result.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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The aircraft experienced engine failure during a flight between Tucson and Phoenix, prompting the pilot to attempt an emergency landing near the airport, according to the Casa Grande Fire Department.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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He could also be seen nodding his approval after the dance — and earning a thunderous round of excited shouts from the audience.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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The region has seen the deployment of the National Guard and Marines, the cancellation of public events and a visible chilling effect on the use of local businesses and services.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Battle Of Long Island (or Battle of Brooklyn, as it was also known) was won by the British, enabling them to capture the island and New York City.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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She was best known for playing the role of Lisa Grimaldi on As the World Turns, appearing on the soap opera from 1960 until the show ended in 2010.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The premier class of motorcycle racing could follow a similar growth trajectory that F1 witnessed after Liberty took over the sport in 2017, especially in the American market.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Zoogoers at the San Diego Zoo witnessed the startling moment a gorilla ran up against a glass viewing platform and broke it.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Undergone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergone. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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