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 site goes on to advance the theory that COVID-19 originated in a Wuhan lab and undermines Trump’s political rivals like Joe Biden and Andrew Cuomo.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Critics are concerned Trump's latest move could allow the administration to purge nonpartisan career officials and replace them with political loyalists, undermining the independence of the federal workforce.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The score that stopped me in my tracks, however − and sent me into mild panic − was my UV damage result.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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There will be much more at play than just besting DeChambeau’s score.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
13 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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Agreeing to a pick swap with the Lynx weakened the value of the pick that the Sky traded away.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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One by one, the sectors defect, and, eventually, the leader may weaken and their government may fall.—
Julia Angwin,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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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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“Undercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercut. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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