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Recent Examples of undersized Despite being an undersized defensive tackle at 6-1 and 313 pounds, Briggs uses his excellent upper-body strength and compact frame to win one-on-one matchups against guards and centers. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 Despite being undersized, Trent leads the nation in receiving touchdowns and the Big Ten in receiving yards. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 At the same time, fueled by enthusiasm around the new concept, Journeys is expanding the footprint of stores deemed undersized and relocating others to better locations. — Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 But after Mulliken’s 45-yard strike to Erickson gave Campo a 10-7 second-quarter lead, Bellarmine cranked up the pressure and a weary undersized offensive line was no longer able to give him time. — Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undersized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undersized
Adjective
  • Its diminutive form belies its excellent performance, capturing bright, sharp 4K video and incredibly clear sound.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2026
  • To put its diminutive size into perspective, the 2023 Ford Expedition is significantly longer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Rooms This is a big hotel, with 177 rooms and suites that range in size and shape from the smallest superior rooms to the impressive top-floor penthouse.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Newsom, in his veto message at the time, cited concerns about stifling innovation and said smaller AI models, which would have been exempt from the law, could also be dangerous.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • If that prediction misses, then manufacturers have little opportunity to change course.
    — Sally C. Pipes, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • But my little Outlander sweeties, this is not just any reverend, this is Reverend Wakefield.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Undersized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersized. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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