1
as in to paralyze
to deprive of courage or confidence
the sudden shriek undid the campers
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2
as in to untie
to disengage the knotted parts of
undo a tangled shoelace
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3
as in to disturb
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the mere mention of the home invasion still had the power to undo her
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Recent Examples of undo
Ultimately, they are presented the opportunity to undo some of the procedures.
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Michael Nied, People.com, 10 July 2025
That doesn’t undo the fact that AI is a vastly transformative technology with a wide array of applications driving real business outcomes in the insurance industry.
—Alex Zukerman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Democrats could conceivably undo the Medicaid cuts using the same kind of party-line spending package that enacted them.
—semafor.com, 10 July 2025
Liman seems inclined to disagree that a political change in leadership can undo a previous governmental approval.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 July 2025
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Michael Nied, People.com, 10 July 2025
That doesn’t undo the fact that AI is a vastly transformative technology with a wide array of applications driving real business outcomes in the insurance industry.
—Alex Zukerman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Democrats could conceivably undo the Medicaid cuts using the same kind of party-line spending package that enacted them.
—semafor.com, 10 July 2025
Liman seems inclined to disagree that a political change in leadership can undo a previous governmental approval.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undo
Verb
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The widespread arrests have paralyzed parts of the city where high numbers of immigrants work, such as the Flower District downtown.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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The toe-biter’s venom first paralyzes its prey and then dissolves its insides.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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The situation began to unfold after the ship was untied from the dock at 8:16 p.m. Three minutes later, the tugboat Charles D. McAllister assisted the Cuauhtémoc off the pier.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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But the audience reaction still reflects something interesting about the challenges of adaptation and how some great stories come with knots that cannot be untied.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2025
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Signs on the fence that surrounds the property warn of large fines for disturbing the site, which is the subject of investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and Cal-OSHA.—
Nathaniel Levine,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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In 2005, an anonymous tipster sent the family disturbing images of a woman from an adult website based in the Caribbean.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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The combination of a floodlight and a camera is a great way to scare off intruders and get better quality footage at night.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Simply pull the pin, and the device will emit a blaring siren sound in combination with a strobe light that will draw attention to your situation and scare away would-be threats.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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When the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning audible warning may be activated for an insufficient amount of time, making the vehicles noncompliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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His bow tie wants to be untied, his vest buttons unfastened, his top hat removed.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
Verb
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There’s something delicious about sipping lemonade after a dip in the pool, looking down from the balcony at the day-trippers all hot and bothered below.—
Richard Godwin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Chisholm, the Yankees’ hottest hitter over the last month or so, has said that the shoulder bothers him more in the field than at the plate.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
Verb
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But their return has also angered and frightened livestock farmers and others in rural communities who are having to learn to live alongside these once nearly-extinct creatures.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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But on Friday night, the booms and blasts of celebratory fireworks appear to have frightened them away.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
Verb
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The fine dining restaurant, La Finca, holds a Michelin star, even as veteran chef Fernando Arjona and his team have loosened things up, moving away from a long tasting menu toward a relaxed a la carte approach.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Run a knife around edges of baking dish to loosen the egg mixture; cut into 12 even portions (about 2 1/2 x 3 inches each).—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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“Undo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undo. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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