UNDERSELL Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

undersell

verb

Definition of undersell

as in to monopolize

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The mainly American mainstays monopolize the market, while denim production has tight margins and is resource-intensive.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 28 July 2026
There are environmental concerns that traditional burials monopolize too much land and employ toxins that can leach into the soil and groundwater.

— John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

Definition of monopolize

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Those holders could be sitting on sizeable gains despite recent volatility, giving them an incentive to sell now, Lee at Direxion said.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
The popular set tends to sell quickly, so consider grabbing one while fall-favorite shades like dusty olive, terracotta, and mauve are still in stock.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of sell

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Ronaïmou’s feature debut, a critique of diya, still widely extended in Chad, in a film praised for its moral complexity, engrossing tension and sense of place.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
The same goes for pedestrians, who increasingly are glued to phones and engrossed in noise-canceling headphones.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

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The Civil Guard said the operation with Ecuador’s National Police, which was overseen by Europol, targeted a ring that was financed by investors in Dubai and was smuggling drugs from South America into Spain in shipping containers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Dangerous tides Contraband fuel To avoid taxes and high import fees, gasoline and diesel fuel legally purchased in the United States is being smuggled into Mexico.

— Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

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Online influencers peddle supplements, recommend raw garlic, suggest testicle ice baths or promote drastic lifestyle changes.

— Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
To diagnose those sticky tasks and peddle its tools, Snap-on relies on thousands of franchisees, who make weekly visits to nearly a million neighborhood mechanics in custom company vans.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 17 July 2026

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