undercuts 1 of 2

Definition of undercutsnext
plural of undercut

undercuts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of undercut

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for undercuts
Noun
  • Austin Psych Fest will return to South Austin on May 8-10, unveiling a lineup that stretches from psychedelic legacy acts to contemporary soul, global grooves and local stalwarts, all set for a three-day run at The Far Out Lounge.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Robinson and Derrick Brown played well throughout the year, while Wharton and Bobby Brown just couldn’t find steady grooves, despite some flashes of brilliance.
    Mike Kaye January 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Scientists have used one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers to find out how microscopic damage to turbine blades undermines jet engine performance, fuel efficiency and durability.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Ismay argued that paying circulators undermines the interests of South Dakotans by allowing out-of-state interests to fund campaigns meant to change the state.
    John Hult, States Newsroom, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Nelson’s first goal of the game gave the visitors a 1-0 lead at the end of the first period before Minnesota exploded for seven scores in the middle frame.
    Tom Carothers, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The 6-foot-5 Mendoza can pick up yards with his legs as well, rushing for 276 yards and seven scores.
    Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • As Science Alert points out, light also attenuates and degrades over long distances.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Fans chanted along for 10 count punches on Randy Orton, but Trick Williams once again got involved, making the most out of his status as the only heel in the ring.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
  • The Timberwolves began to sling 3-pointers and slam dunks, but the Bulls took those punches on the chin, holding off the onslaught by forcing second-chance points and drawing fouls.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • When CEOs treat financial advice as a substitute for judgment, leadership starts to erode, decisions slow down, and conviction weakens.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Trump’s focus on the Western Hemisphere — as a show of might that weakens China’s geostrategic influence, Nikkei wrote.
    Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • That put heavy minutes on the five healthy blue-liners and required the Blue Jackets’ forwards to help those defensemen play with minimal physical contact, which only saps more energy.
    Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
  • An overreliance on tools weakens our civilization (and saps the film’s dramatic thrills).
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Linerlytica agreed, noting in a Monday update that liner operators are discounting to fill empty slots on the Asia-to-Europe track ahead of the Lunar New Year.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Her latest Valentino pair slots neatly into the ongoing transparent shoe trend, which has kept PVC straps and clear panels on red carpets and runways for several seasons.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Undercuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercuts. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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