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Recent Examples of undercut
Ian Parkes, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Think snapbacks, undercuts, chains, and jerseys, usually worn by cringey white lesbians posturing for the camera.
—Quispe López, Them, 15 Jan. 2025
Olivier Sylvain, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Companies that invest in the five belonging indicators create emotional equity that competitors cannot undercut.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Noun
An undercut is when a driver pits for new tires, using their speed advantage to gain a position on a rival who pits after.
—Ian Parkes, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Think snapbacks, undercuts, chains, and jerseys, usually worn by cringey white lesbians posturing for the camera.
—Quispe López, Them, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
According to the Department, the company’s constraints would undercut its ability to defend the country from real threats.
—Olivier Sylvain, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Companies that invest in the five belonging indicators create emotional equity that competitors cannot undercut.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undercut
Noun
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Granada Hills' lineup finds its groove in the CIF LA City Section Open Division semifinals against San Pedro.—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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The Rochester team precisely tuned their metal’s micro-grooves to guide this natural outward force.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The opposition similarly claimed that the court intervention and its subsequent violent enforcement at its headquarters were a politically motivated attempt to undermine it.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
25 May 2026
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The Kremlin blocked online access to 20 years of criminal records statistics, undermining efforts to track Moscow’s repression.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Kevin McGonigle punched a ground ball inside the first-base line, for a two-run triple, tying the score.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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With just one Real Madrid shirt in sight, the score in Putumayo’s El Clasico is 3-1 to Barcelona.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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And Lawrence’s early death, following the failure of the Barbados therapy for his tuberculosis, attenuated even that.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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As order and corruption cease, much of the above issue will attenuate.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The actress wore a black one-shoulder Chanel dress to the premiere, which featured areas with sheer fabric, as well as a thigh-high slit highlighting her toned legs.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Crafted from 100% silk, the piece drapes with fluidity, while the dramatic arm slits create movement in a way that feels almost costume-like, set for a movie.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Just weeks ago, the president was blaming Thune for not doing more to whip the votes needed to advance the SAVE America Act, a voter ID bill that stalled over GOP opposition to weakening the filibuster.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
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Canadians were once America's largest group of inbound international travelers, but recent data shows a shift as some turn away from the United States based on values and even a weakening Canadian dollar.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Noun
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This bag has an enormous main compartment that can hold bulky clothing items, a laptop compartment that keeps electronics tidy and folds down flat for easy packing, and multiple front-access pockets packed with slots of all shapes and sizes.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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The enormous casino is the centerpiece, with table games, slots, baccarat rooms, high-limit areas, and a Sportsbook.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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“Undercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercut. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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