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noun

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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most pointed questions are not coming off as epic undercuts to the Kardashian empire but, instead, as meagre and outdated.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
Great Lakes groups and tribes said the decision undercut Whitmer’s earlier effort to shut down Line 5 and reduce spill risks in the Straits of Mackinac between Lakes Michigan and Huron. — Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026 But cattle ranchers later spoke out about the move, arguing the beef import plan would undercut their business and hamper their goal of rebuilding their shrinking cattle herds. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 7 Sep. 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
  • Clements sets the scene with lively pop music and excellent period-specific costuming, though darkness lurks beneath the funky 1970s groove.
    — Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2026
  • It's built from wood and clad in metal, with a classic A-frame triangular form, while the interior is finished in tongue-and-groove wood and laminate flooring.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of groove
Verb
  • Later’s 2026 research on Gen-Z creator ROI found that trust and authentic creator relationships matter more to conversions than simply maximizing reach, while over-scripting creators can undermine that trust.
    — Sergi Cerrato, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • After that report, and Warsh's tough talk on inflation late last month, most economists argue that Warsh will have to hike rates or risk undermining his credibility with financial markets.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of undermine
Noun
  • Jonesboro is 2-0 for the first time since 2019 and should have four quarters of confidence after back-to-back one-score wins.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • That in turn feeds ‘The Ticker’, the basic on-screen representation of the score and ‘The Computer’, another programme that turns that raw information into the more intricate graphics that appear on the screen.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 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
  • The campaign showcases Diesel’s creased denim treated with resin, 3-D denim, trompe l’oeil cable knit denim and the new regular-fit D-Heel jean, which has hidden vertical slits near the ankle, perfect for slipping through a stiletto heel.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The actress went strapless in a corseted leopard print Givenchy dress complete with a giant bow and a sultry thigh-high slit.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of slit
Verb
  • Dairy cows are producing less milk and birthing fewer or weakened calves.
    — Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Though Hurricane Marie continues to weaken in the southern Pacific Ocean — and is expected to remain hundreds of miles off the Southern California coastline — the region can still expect to feel some effects from the storm over the next few days.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of weaken
Noun
  • There's also a microSD slot for virtual media, so recovery and operating-system images can live on the KVM itself – yes, reinstall Windows from afar!
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The powerhouse digital producer will take a headline slot alongside Sean Atkins, CEO of Dhar Mann Studios.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of slot

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“Undercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercut. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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