1
as in paralyzes
to deprive of courage or confidence
the sudden shriek undid the campers
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2
as in unties
to disengage the knotted parts of
undo a tangled shoelace
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as in disturbs
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 undoes
Reversing the voltage undoes the process.
—
Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2025
The measure also gives judges the authority to order people with multiple drug charges into rehab and undoes some of the changes the state made a decade ago through Proposition 47.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
But the defense, unable to get pressure, unable to cover legitimate receivers, undoes whatever good the Irish have.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2025
The measure also gives judges the authority to order people with multiple drug charges into rehab and undoes some of the changes the state made a decade ago through Proposition 47.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
But the defense, unable to get pressure, unable to cover legitimate receivers, undoes whatever good the Irish have.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undoes
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For example, the curare plant poisons used by South and Central American hunters paralyzes the respiratory system.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
7 Jan. 2026
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Turning his challenge into a mission and helping others overcome what paralyzes them.—
Isabella Kunde,
CBS News,
2 Dec. 2025
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Sarah unties Gerard and runs out just in time to stop Downey, who begs her to let this all go.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
12 Nov. 2025
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What really disturbs professionals is the FDA’s injection of inconsistency into its reviews of drug applications.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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By cross-pollinating different groups of thinkers, Seth disturbs the pattern-completion machinery of each mind, clearing the ground for alternative insights to land.—
Rachel Barr,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Like the 1987 Kurt Vonnegut novel from which the restaurant took its name, Bluebeard encourages guests to drop their guard, surround themselves with other people and try something that frightens them a little.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her hysteria frightens me and demands to be taken care of.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Choose roof shingles that complement your home's architecture and exterior color palette, treating the roof as a subtle backdrop that enhances rather than distracts.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Boardwalk trails zig to a marsh overlook, zagging back to a museum that pleasantly distracts the kids.—
Outside,
Outside,
17 Feb. 2026
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The boiling bin freezing especially scares me.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
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So, anything that seems random or unexpected scares them.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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Once the gunk loosens, simply wipe the interior clean with a cloth.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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When force is applied in the driving direction, torque tightens or loosens a fastener.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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One thing that bothers him, though, is the calls from GVA asking for cash to shore up financing on the underwater properties as loan rates skyrocketed and monthly debt servicing led to losses.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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Most people are able to put the splint away once their plantar fasciitis no longer bothers them.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Undoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undoes. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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