as in unaffected
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as in understated
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as in overplayed
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underplayed
Adjective
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott emphasized that the city's drinking water remains unaffected by the spill.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025 -
The administration’s alternate pathways to imposing its tariffs and avoid legal scrutiny could include using Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which was unaffected by the court’s ruling.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
Verb
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This conservative approach often understated the true value of crypto holdings on corporate balance sheets.—
Leeor Shimron,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Choose a profitable niche The importance of choosing a profitable niche cannot be understated.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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While other noteworthy anniversaries of momentous events that have shaped the nation have often inspired documentaries and prime-time specials hosted by top news personalities, many TV news outlets are treating the Floyd anniversary with a more subdued tone.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Steel prices in the U.S. have witnessed a declining trend due to subdued demand in the domestic market with weak manufacturing activities.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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However, Mariners executive vice president/general manager Justin Hollander appeared optimistic about Robles' recovery and downplayed surgery concerns.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt downplayed the exchange.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The company expects ongoing cautious consumer behavior amid persistent inflation, leading to restrained discretionary spending, especially on high-ticket products.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Wirtz, especially, can look awkward in Julian Nagelsmann’s team, and is used in a comparatively restrained way.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Verb
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But that ordinance did not have the financial penalties that Seminole enacted.—
Martin E. Comas,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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After Seminole enacted its restrictions, wildlife officials noticed bears began wandering west into Orange County.—
Martin E. Comas,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Underplayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underplayed. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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