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as in meiosis
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as in restraint
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Recent Examples of understatement
To say that four-year varsity basketball player Jonas Thurman has had a great seven-game start for unbeaten Chaminade would be an understatement.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
To say things don’t go smoothly is an understatement.
—EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
To say that a war with China would cause unprecedented damage to the global economy is an understatement.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Referring to it as museum grade would be an understatement, as even the Patek Museum isn't home to one of these.
—Thomas Wojtowicz, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
To say things don’t go smoothly is an understatement.
—EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
To say that a war with China would cause unprecedented damage to the global economy is an understatement.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Referring to it as museum grade would be an understatement, as even the Patek Museum isn't home to one of these.
—Thomas Wojtowicz, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understatement
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Typical cell division happens by either mitosis or meiosis.Krissi Danielsson, Parents, 30 July 2024
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In meiosis, a cell also divides into two halves, but these halves each have 23 chromosomes.Krissi Danielsson, Parents, 30 July 2024
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Medical examiners mentioned physical restraint and Tasers, in part, in some of the causes of those deaths.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Use of force In the DOJ investigation released last March, federal officials said LMPD officers used excessive force too often, including unjustified neck restraints and unnecessary use of tasers and police dogs.Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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Now, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel has offered a huge update on the severity of Waddle's injury.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The release noted that front-end height determines the point of impact on a pedestrian’s body, which is a key factor in the severity of injuries.Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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For women wearing Islamic face coverings or headscarves, many felt this was a clear attempt at weaponizing their modesty against them, said Baloch.Esha Mitra, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Some suggest his forthright manner and pride are somehow anathema to the country’s stereotypical characteristics of modesty and humility.James McNicholas, The Athletic, 5 July 2024
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Though limited in services like in-room dining, the cost-effective hotel prioritizes simplicity over luxury.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
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Within a matter of minutes, lives can be changed through donating to one or more of these organizations using the simplicity of a vending machine, the confidence of knowing 100% of the donation goes to the charity, and that the donation is directed for a specific purpose.Eric C. Shuster, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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Experience the elegance of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea with samplings, etiquette lessons, and a mansion tour.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Show off your taper candles with elegance, thanks to these candle holders that come in a set of three.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Understatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understatement. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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