underplays

present tense third-person singular of underplay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for underplays
Verb
  • In practice, that means the median sales price of new homes understates the actual discount, because many concessions don’t show up in the data.
    Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Critics argue this approach lacks clarity and downplays the importance of protecting vulnerable populations.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Leavitt's wording downplays the chances of a breakthrough on a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Commissioners’ closest vote involved the portion of the budget legislation that enacts a less than 1% increase in household trash fees.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The rule also increases the maximum annual cost-sharing limitation and enacts stricter income-verification measures.
    Joseph Choi, The Hill, 2 July 2025
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“Underplays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underplays. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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