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noun

Definition of undercutnext
as in groove

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verb

as in to undermine

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Recent Examples of undercut
Noun
The judges’ most pointed questions are not coming off as epic undercuts to the Kardashian empire but, instead, as meagre and outdated. — M. J. Corey, New Yorker, 24 May 2025 An undercut is when a driver pits for new tires, using their speed advantage to gain a position on a rival who pits after. — Ian Parkes, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Verb
After missing the chance to undercut Antonelli following an early stop by Mercedes, McLaren kept Norris out to build a tire advantage for the final stint. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Jeanie's Chickens Come Home To Roost In some respects, Jeanie's actions over the past 10 years laid the foundation for her siblings trying to undercut her with the latest sale of the franchise. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undercut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undercut
  1. groove
  2. undermine
  3. score
  4. attenuate
  5. slit
  6. weaken
  7. slot
Noun
  • Its signature Hémisphère features fine grooves encircling each plate like rings around a planet.
    — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Happiness Anytime finds Bridges reconnecting with the warmth of his 2015 debut Coming Home while drawing on the adventurous groove of his past collaborations with Khruangbin.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of groove
Verb
  • Attached to his letter is a fact sheet with evidence that Edwards’s claims undermine the committee’s.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
  • For Salesforce, investors have worried that increasingly capable AI models could allow businesses to accomplish more with fewer traditional software subscriptions, undermining the industry's pricing model.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of undermine
Noun
  • The musical features an original score by Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, drawing on protest anthems, pop, rock, disco and the Welsh choral tradition.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For example, borrowers with low FICO scores — a barometer of consumer credit scores — are showing greater signs of stress.
    — Sharon Epperson,Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of score
Verb
  • These risks could be attenuated with thoughtful health policy.
    — Andréa Becker, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The mouth fiddle is an instrument of extension, attenuating the distinction between our internal organs and those of our making.
    — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of attenuate
Noun
  • Cut a piece of felt to fit the top of a canning jar and make a slit in the center as shown.
    — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The straight silhouette looks put-together with minimal effort, while staying easy to move around in thanks to a subtle back slit.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of slit
Verb
  • But the White House cut its offices and weakened its ability to follow up with cases, as well as slashed funding to research on disparities that people of color face in getting diagnosed and attaining resources for disabilities.
    — Claire Sibonney, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Higher debt can also weaken economic growth by crowding out private investment.
    — Carolyn Bourdeaux, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of weaken
Noun
  • For ships that did not book a slot in advance, the Canal Authority typically offers three-to-five daily slots for auction.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Companies without a booking can pay more to cross the Panama Canal through an auction that awards slots to the highest bidder.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of slot

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“Undercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercut. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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