- past tense form of undergo.
underwent
Americanverb
verb
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Toyota produced few RAV4s in January and February after two plants in Ontario, Canada, underwent major retrofits for the overhauled 2026 model—sold for the first time only as a hybrid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
She underwent surgery overnight at the Alfred hospital in Melbourne.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
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 Pope, 71, underwent a 90-minute surgery on Tuesday at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he is expected to stay for about a week.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Winston looked out into the field beyond, and underwent a curious, slow shock of recognition.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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