undergone

verb

past participle 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 undergone Villa have undergone a summer of significant change with Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Ezri Konsa and Lucas Digne all departing Unai Emery’s squad, while the futures of Emiliano Martinez is also uncertain and Watkins is set to depart. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 With basic cable on the decline and HBO Max pulling away from kids and family original programming, Register’s domain has undergone contraction since Warner Bros Animation’s heyday. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Six Flags has made leadership changes Six Flags also has undergone significant leadership restructuring as part of its efforts to improve financial performance. — Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 Construction began Tuesday at the theater, which opened in 1998 and has undergone several upgrades over the years. — Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 In addition to big-swing media ventures, Meghan launched a lifestyle and food business that had undergone multiple name changes. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Shares of Chili's have risen 71% year to date as the restaurant chain has undergone an overhaul of its menu and service. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 More than 150 years later, the house has undergone a major update. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026 Don’t worry about leaking or popping because this water mat is constructed with thick PVC that has undergone thorough testing. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergone
  1. experienced
  2. seen
  3. known
  4. witnessed
Verb
  • The city experienced a recent peak of 719 homicides in 2022, a year before Johnson took office, and ended last year with 416, according to Chicago police statistics.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In Montpelier, Vermont, a city that has experienced significant flooding through the years, arborist Joseph Ferris stands next to a giant elm tree that has stood in the state’s capital since the late 1800s.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of experienced
Verb
  • The Cubs have seen their once sizeable hold on the NL’s top wild-card spot evaporate over the last 10 days between a tough West Coast trip and dropping their weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Chelsea fans will be well aware of this, having seen Mauricio Pochettino and Enzo Maresca get the most out of Palmer by implementing a more direct style.
    — Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of seen
Verb
  • He is best known for introducing the idea of dynamical similarity to cosmological systems — a mathematical realization of philosophical principles in physics.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The company is known for its affordable drinks and ice cream, including its signature King Cone vanilla ice cream.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of known
Verb
  • This year, London witnessed a staggering jump in the number of sales valued above £15 million ($20 million), and it’s largely being driven by Americans with deep pockets, according to luxury real estate company Beauchamp Estates.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Jonathan Howell, founder of Big World Pictures, has witnessed that change firsthand.
    — José Salazar, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of witnessed

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“Undergone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergone. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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