undercharge

Definition of underchargenext

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of undercharge First year freelancers typically lack the experience or have the comparables to set competitive rates, and often feel pressured to undercharge or do additional uncontracted work, something more experienced hands generally know how to manage or deflect. Jon Younger, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023 Trump for years has alleged, without evidence, that the Postal Service is undercharging companies, particularly Amazon (whose founder and chief executive, Jeff Bezos, owns The Washington Post). Author: Jacob Bogage, Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, 14 May 2020 At issue is a lawsuit that the city filed against in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court in 2013 that accused BWC of undercharging one group of employers for premiums to cover their claims. Robert Higgs, cleveland, 7 Feb. 2020 The state hired an outside consulting firm, which determined that Montana was substantially undercharging ranchers for grazing. azcentral, 7 July 2019 Already bankrupt utilities cannot afford to upgrade the ailing grid, stuck in a vicious cycle of undercharging customers for electricity, going into debt, and failing to maintain the grid or to combat rampant power theft. Varun Sivaram, Scientific American, 1 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undercharge
Verb
  • During the dispute, Fubo accused NBCUniversal of overcharging it for Versant channels.
    Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • Its staff then goes over the data on health care costs and utilization to determine what rates will allow the companies’ insurance plans to remain stable without overcharging.
    Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • That Messi was one, and the one who decided it late, was demanded of the moment —Messi delivering as usual.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Analysts said that recent volatility and valuation changes demand greater selectivity.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • Of significance, the city is asking the Blazers to pay $3 million annually for a property tax offset, which would escalate over time.
    Jason Quick, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Some hospitality workers may have been asked to work longer hours during the games for higher pay – but that wouldn’t show up meaningfully in the jobs report.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Undercharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercharge. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on undercharge

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster