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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most pointed questions are not coming off as epic undercuts to the Kardashian empire but, instead, as meagre and outdated.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
The opinions, which neither justice is expected to discuss in their testimony, included a ruling upholding the constitutional right to birthright citizenship, which Trump sought to undercut with an executive order. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 7 July 2026 Colonial merchants were especially upset that the act allowed the East India Company to undercut their tea business. — James Doubek, NPR, 3 July 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
  • While Starlink has 9,600 satellites deployed and still in orbit, Amazon’s Leo has just started to really get into a groove with about 330 satellites, according to Stifel.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • Heavy on grooves and jams, this album sometimes feels unfocused and indulgent.
    — Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of groove
Verb
  • Opponents, however, argue the legislation could undermine California’s leadership in the technology industry.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • South Africa closed its two major refineries in 2022 after new fuel regulations undermined their commercial logic.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of undermine
Noun
  • In 2020, as critics of standardized tests made similar equity arguments, the UC system decided to remove the use of SAT and ACT test scores in admissions.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • American Tropical Products, 235 North Industrial Boulevard in Bedford, had a score of 99.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of score
Verb
  • The current media environment is so grim that critique of anything has become radically attenuated.
    — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
  • In saltwater, conventional signals attenuate between 1 and 10 dB per meter, limiting range to just a few feet.
    — Omar Kardoudi June 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026
Definition of attenuate
Noun
  • The relaxed-fit blouse features a curved layered hem with side slits and quarter-length sleeves that can be rolled up or worn down.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • The gold brocade ensemble featured a plunging peplum blazer and coordinating thigh-high slit skirt.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Definition of slit
Verb
  • The flow of dark traffic is one of the factors that helped explain why oil markets had weakened significantly by early June, together with a surge in exports from the US and pullback in buying by China.
    — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • But as several surveys have consistently indicated, optimism about our country's outlook has undeniably weakened.
    — Robert Hormats, Time, 4 July 2026
Definition of weaken
Noun
  • The Knicks have one more minimum contract slot available beneath the second apron to sign free agents in an effort to bolster the reserves around the championship core of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
  • Book a slot at Colorize to try out the TikTok trend of having your colours analysed to discover which suit you best, or sign up for a K-Pop dance class near Hongik University to rate your chances of making the next BTS video.
    — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
Definition of slot

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