as in to undermine
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Recent Examples of undercut
Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
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
Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
As Chinese electric vehicle companies like BYD begin outpacing Tesla’s growth and undercutting its prices, experts say a similar dynamic could play out in humanoid robotics.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
There are many different types of taste buds, but all have stalks and papilla that round out with undercuts under the stalks, similar to the shape of a mushroom, explains Dr. Fraundorf.
—Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
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
Verb
In doing so, Norwalk appears to be undercutting its own message.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
As Chinese electric vehicle companies like BYD begin outpacing Tesla’s growth and undercutting its prices, experts say a similar dynamic could play out in humanoid robotics.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undercut
Noun
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But the upscale East Sacramento concept finds its groove in somewhat unexpected places and is eager for new customers.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Both the top and the bottom are textured with two lengthwise grooves that make the P21 easy to grip, and the two long sides are gently curved.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The liberation of the leaves will undermine the black-market trade and reduce deforestation by freeing for cultivation lands long ago cleared and abandoned.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Without them, distrust and disrespect undermine the actions.—
John S. Tobey,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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High school scores and top performers from Wednesday, April 2.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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Edouard Julien tied the score with an RBI single and Jose Miranda gave the Twins the lead with a two-run bloop single to right with an exit velocity of 65.1 mph.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The normally thick horizon haze could attenuate and redden the sun's light somewhat giving it the appearance of a narrow slice of cantaloupe melon.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Consuming a meal or a carb-containing meal with keto supplements may attenuate their effects.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Macron opted for a dark navy midi dress with a slight slit on the skirt and a small anchor embellishment.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Featuring a snug fit from the waist to the thighs, the flared bottom has a low slit at each ankle to show off your best shoes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But that progress stalled out around the turn of the year, which weakened the case for further rate cuts and ultimately prompted the Fed to stand pat in January.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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More broadly, consumer sentiment has declined and retail sales growth has weakened, reflecting the uncertainty of customers over where the economy is headed.—
Harry Holzer,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fulham are hosting Crystal Palace on Saturday (12:15pm UK; 8:15am ET), with Brighton & Hove Albion at home against Nottingham Forest in the evening slot (5:15pm UK; 1:15pm ET).—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, when Singh left for an overall deal with Universal Television Alternative Studio, NBC decided to stop original programming during her time slot.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Undercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercut. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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