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Recent Examples of undertow
In a statement, Gov. Jared Polis blamed policy from Washington, D.C., for creating an undertow on Colorado’s economy.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
But in his second term, Trump's aggressive trade policies and confrontational stance toward America's allies are threatening to turn that populist wave into a dangerous undertow.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
This 100% Chenin from Minus Tide, made from old-vine grapes, offers a tinge of honey on the nose with wild and savory herbs in the undertow.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Out on Astralwerks, the song’s bouncy, singsong vibe juxtaposes with kind of bittersweet lyrics, with the theme also reflected in the track’s undertow of a bassline.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2025
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
But in his second term, Trump's aggressive trade policies and confrontational stance toward America's allies are threatening to turn that populist wave into a dangerous undertow.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
This 100% Chenin from Minus Tide, made from old-vine grapes, offers a tinge of honey on the nose with wild and savory herbs in the undertow.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Out on Astralwerks, the song’s bouncy, singsong vibe juxtaposes with kind of bittersweet lyrics, with the theme also reflected in the track’s undertow of a bassline.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertow
undercurrent
Noun
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With the first sign of the warming undercurrents, bass, which congregate in the deeper waters of a lake in winter, move toward shore.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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While national opinion clearly condemned the violence, a noticeable undercurrent emerged online.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Undertow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertow. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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