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Recent Examples of undercut
Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 21 Sep. 2024
But for those of us doomed to remember what the Obama years were like the first time around — the turbo-pop, the undercuts, the novelty Twitter accounts, the Internet Boyfriends, the girlbosses, the hashtags, the precise shades of pink — there is one last bracing thought.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
That dynamic often undercuts returns just as demand peaks, making mining a challenging industry to serve.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 July 2025
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Noun
There is money for funding undercuts so the cars will go underneath the train on those intersections.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 21 Sep. 2024
But for those of us doomed to remember what the Obama years were like the first time around — the turbo-pop, the undercuts, the novelty Twitter accounts, the Internet Boyfriends, the girlbosses, the hashtags, the precise shades of pink — there is one last bracing thought.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
Verb
The comments from Van Orden, a swing district Republican, came after Trump this week accused Obama of treason following a report from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that attempted to undercut a years-old, bipartisan assessment that Russia wanted Trump to win the 2016 election.
—Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
That dynamic often undercuts returns just as demand peaks, making mining a challenging industry to serve.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undercut
Noun
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This 89 percent-off indoor doormat has clever grooves to catch dirt and debris but is still soft underfoot, while this four-person outdoor dining set is made of rot- and mold-resistant acacia wood that will last for years.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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Astronomers predict that when this happens, these infant worlds sweep up material to build their own masses, creating intricate structures like rings and channels similar to the grooves in a record, and spirals resembling the spiral arms of the Milky Way.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Avoid Common Mistakes Despite the benefits of catch-up contributions, many individuals make avoidable errors that undermine their effectiveness.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The firing of a career public servant, lawfully appointed by the court, is another blatant attempt to intimidate anyone that doesn't agree with them and undermine judicial independence.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Better known in this country for his swashbuckling movie scores during Hollywood’s Golden Age, Korngold was just as adept at classical concert pieces.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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That remained the score in the top of the ninth, until Williams surrendered a two-run home run to Josh Lowe that put Tampa Bay up, 3-2.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The Tilt control adjusting both ends of the frequency spectrum together, either attenuating the bass and lifting the treble or lifting the bass and attenuating the treble in 1dB steps.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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However, for the highly engaged workaholics, this health impairment process was markedly attenuated.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Made with a blend of linen and rayon, these comfy pants are the perfect amount of baggy, with two convenient side pockets and side slits that add even more breathability.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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Vonn also had an unfortunate mishap while walking the red carpet in a strapless dress with a daring slit that went all the way up to her hip bone, showing off her muscular leg and giving a glimpse of her underwear.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
17 July 2025
Verb
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This weakens their ability to educate, create, and grow.—
Miguel Cardona,
Time,
21 July 2025
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This could help verify recent findings from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) that suggest this strange force is actually weakening over time.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Sadly, this model lacks the microSD card slot and 3.5mm headphone jack that the Titan Pocket included.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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He's also taken some reps in the slot, which should boost his odds of making the team.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
24 July 2025
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“Undercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercut. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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