as in to undermine
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Recent Examples of undercut
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
In a letter to its fleet, Trident blamed a saturated market, Russian undercuts and inflation for the price.
—Christina McDermott, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Aug. 2023
Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
In fact, the only reason to not end the subminimum wage is if New York Democrats want to continue siding with the corporate restaurant chain lobby — and continue being seen as the party of elite interests that works to undercut working people.
—Robert Jackson, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Noun
This dramatic style features an ultra-short undercut on one side, while letting the other side skim long down the face.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
In a letter to its fleet, Trident blamed a saturated market, Russian undercuts and inflation for the price.
—Christina McDermott, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Aug. 2023
Verb
The two documents undercut GOP claims that Hutchinson was still represented by Stefan Passantino when the two women were in touch — conversations that could otherwise raise ethical questions.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
In fact, the only reason to not end the subminimum wage is if New York Democrats want to continue siding with the corporate restaurant chain lobby — and continue being seen as the party of elite interests that works to undercut working people.
—Robert Jackson, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undercut
Noun
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While that presented a challenge at first, Oliver eventually found a groove.Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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This track is dedicated to the beloved Brazilian singer Milton Nascimento and offers a delightful take on a groove Nascimento has used himself.Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Many businesses are unaware of the extent to which artificially inflated OTP traffic undermines their operations due to the sheer complexities and inherent risks of telecommunication.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Without this context, the accuracy of risk assessments is undermined.Philip Caldwell, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
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The final numbers: Burrow threw for 428 yards and four scores, while Ja’Marr Chase had an absurd 11-catch, 264-yard, 3-TD stat line.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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The difference in score (six points) was not outlandish and the Tampa Bay defense had held the Saints to one field goal in three second-half drives.John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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By attenuating wave energy, the reefs help create a calmer environment near the shoreline, minimizing erosion.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Stores and public spaces muted their PAs, and the constant, global clang of tunes that filled the city’s airwaves was attenuated.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Cider’s has a bit of stretch and a subtle side slit.Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
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The beaded gown draped down the front and back of Ora's body, and included high slits on either side, going up to her shoulders, leaving much of her body exposed.Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The widening yield differentials between Chinese and U.S. sovereign bonds could risk encouraging capital outflows and put further pressure on the yuan that has been weakening against the greenback.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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Elon Musk, one of Trump’s confidants, has already met with Iran’s UN ambassador; now that Israel has weakened Tehran and pummeled its proxies in the Middle East, a diplomatic breakthrough may be achievable.Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Knight denied Dougie Hamilton from the left circle on the power play and seconds later, Markstrom got a piece of Anton Lundell’s short-handed chance from the slot off the rush.Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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In a bold bid to recapture its liberal audience, MSNBC is leaning on star power, bringing Rachel Maddow back to her 9 p.m. slot five nights a week for Trump's first 100 days.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Undercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercut. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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