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verb

past tense of underplay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for underplayed
Adjective
  • This ensures frequent call performance remains unaffected while reducing storage costs.
    Gaurav Bansal, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Despite the attack, train movements and schedules remain unaffected.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This conservative approach often understated the true value of crypto holdings on corporate balance sheets.
    Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Choose a profitable niche The importance of choosing a profitable niche cannot be understated.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The Princess of Wales styled an Alexander McQueen coat in a subdued shade of green with Ralph Lauren over-the-knee boots.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Skewing your green selections toward a more earthy aesthetic will help set a more subdued tone that helps enhance your room’s overall design rather than trying to steal the show.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Sara Kelly, Starbucks’ executive vice president and chief partner officer, downplayed the impact of the strikes in a public letter to employees late Monday.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The cover song itself — recorded by Kardashian and produced by Barker — is severely downplayed.
    EW.com, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • This production, which was more on the restrained side, was directed by Jose Maria Condemi.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The Honduran government has asked the U.S. to release the restrained deportees once the planes enter Honduran airspace, Paz said.
    Ronny Rojas, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Ultimately, the program was enacted by the legislature.
    April Rubin, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Though most states have enacted laws aimed at curbing hazing with tougher penalties or some sort of public reporting system, the rules are uneven.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Underplayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underplayed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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