- past tense form of undergo.
underwent
Americanverb
verb
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It is unclear whether Joel underwent the procedure, although the “Uptown Girl” singer initially postponed his concerts in March 2025 after undergoing unspecified surgery and physical therapy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The property, which is listed with Thomas Atamian of Coldwell Banker Realty, underwent a remodel in 2004 by architect Aleks Istanbullu.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
Participants underwent physical assessments over 47 years, beginning at age 16 and continuing through age 63.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
Antonia lost her hair when she underwent chemotherapy following a bone marrow transplant, so she knows what it is like to be "completely bald".
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
It is generally thought that Chinese astronomy thereafter underwent a steep decline.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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