UNDERSELLING Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

underselling

verb

present participle of undersell

as in monopolizing

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But that kind of reconstruction project would take more time, and more money – something the national government could not even consider with the war monopolizing resources.

— Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026
However, such an improvement might get hampered by a number of challenges, such as the rise of space debris in orbit or a single company monopolizing commercial space launch, researchers added.

— Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 20 July 2026

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Francesca Breccia’s Coccinelle Film Sales is handling the film and will start selling it to international buyers during Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Although the tapes won’t be part of the planned auction, Littleton is going forward with selling previously unpublished photos of the band, studio material, set lists, a tour parka, instruments the band owned, and other items.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

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Sanon and several associates flew to Haiti from South Florida on a private jet, smuggling a handful of ballistic vests supplied by a Doral-area security company, prosecutors said.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
With the goal of smuggling themselves to Turkey, the women are eventually found out for keeping a secret or two from the conspirators abetting their plan.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of smuggling

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Though, that hasn’t stopped fans from speculating about her personal connections.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026
Fans are already speculating that Madonna could be a strong contender at the Grammy Awards next year, particularly in the dance and electronic categories.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of speculating

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Teachers union rivals accused of peddling 'lies' about NY school choice plan.

— , FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The 58th annual fall fest returned to downtown Frankfort, offering live entertainment, carnival rides, food booths, crafters peddling their wares and Sunday’s parade.

— Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

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In the current market, buying more is not necessarily the answer; buying better is.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
The American Dream, in this sense, moved from production to consumption, from homesteaders growing crops to homeowners buying appliances.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of buying

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