as in to undermine
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Recent Examples of undercut
Ian Parkes, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Think snapbacks, undercuts, chains, and jerseys, usually worn by cringey white lesbians posturing for the camera.
—Quispe López, Them, 15 Jan. 2025
Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Some researchers, like Lembke, have questioned whether alcohol is simply being replaced by other substances, which would undercut the assumption that young people are making healthier choices.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Noun
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
Think snapbacks, undercuts, chains, and jerseys, usually worn by cringey white lesbians posturing for the camera.
—Quispe López, Them, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
Indeed, this time, Skarsgard isn’t even nominated against him, and once again, two One Battle actors are, which will probably undercut the chances of both.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Some researchers, like Lembke, have questioned whether alcohol is simply being replaced by other substances, which would undercut the assumption that young people are making healthier choices.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undercut
Noun
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And Sims is just starting to get into his basketball groove, after starring as a linebacker, running back and wide receiver for the Newington football team, which advanced to the Class MM semifinal for the second straight year.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
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Another frequent collaborator, Selena Gomez, has found her groove with Walsh as well.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The video evidence also appears to undermine elements of the government’s narrative of what happened.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Environmental and labor leaders say the pause is costing thousands of jobs and undermining energy independence.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Chavez hit a three-pointer to tie the score at 57, then Oklahoma finally took the lead on a layup by Payton Verhulst with just over six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Of the Panthers’ eight wins this season, seven have come in one-score margins.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As Science Alert points out, light also attenuates and degrades over long distances.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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China will be their biggest source of external influence but not by a huge margin, and many other countries, including the United States, Australia, India, and Japan, will attenuate Beijing’s sway.—
SUSANNAH PATTON,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From the label's spring 1998 collection, her black and white corset dress featured a plunging neckline and double thigh-high slits.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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The back slit, on the other hand, provides enough room to walk and sit freely without feeling restrictive.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Evergreen branches bent under the weight of snow are already weakened; sweeping down the length of the branch toward the ground adds to the stress and increases the potential for breakage.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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These policies impose devastating costs on American citizens, weakening our economy, increasing the national debt, straining public budgets and tearing families apart.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hiking below the steep red cliffs surrounding Zion Canyon is truly awe-inspiring, as are the park's slot canyons, emerald-colored pools, and waterfalls with hanging gardens.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Something about the arm slot, or supination, or spin rate, or … look, Eno Sarris is over here, go ask him.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Undercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercut. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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